Baachu Talk: Recent Episodes
Baskar Sundaram
Baachu Talk is a weekly podcast show produced by Baachu and hosted by Baskar Sundaram. Baskar will take you on a journey with government leaders, outsourced business services leaders, gov-tech entrepreneurs, voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) leaders , policy think tank leaders diving deep into their values and purpose. I dedicate Baachu Talk to these leaders who are collectively making a difference to our society. Listen in and get to know them personally.
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Embark on a riveting journey as our host Baskar Sundaram sits down with Dr. Haresh K. Mirani, delving into a narrative of triumph over adversity. From humble beginnings in a distant land to navigating cultural barriers to reach the shores of opportunity in the USA, Dr. Mirani's story is one of resilience and redemption.
Amidst financial struggles and familial expectations, Dr Mirani's path led him from near poverty to philanthropy, where he transitioned from financial hardship to feeding countless souls through charitable endeavours, all without external funding.
Facing personal tragedies and unexpected turns, Dr. Mirani emerged as a symbol of strength, embracing responsibilities with unwavering determination. From receiving food stamps while awaiting licensure to scaling professional heights amidst linguistic challenges, his journey epitomises resilience in the face of adversity.
Dr. Mirani's narrative transcends mere accomplishments; it embodies a philosophy of giving back, illustrated through his commitment to philanthropy and mentorship. His dedication to living a meaningful life, characterised by learning, earning, and returning, resonates as a testament to the enduring impact of compassionate action.
Tune in to discover the essence of Dr. Haresh K. Mirani's journey, where the highest reward lies in the profound transformation of the self—a journey encapsulated in the ethos of the Mirani Foundation, dedicated to making impactful returns of abundance for the needs of the impoverished.
Experience the spirit of resilience and redemption as Dr. Mirani shares his profound insights, inviting listeners to reflect on the true measure of a meaningful life.
Join us on Baachu Talk Equity Matters podcast as we explore Dr. Mirani's inspiring journey, and discover the transformative power of resilience, redemption, and giving. Subscribe now to never miss an episode!
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Join us for an enlightening episode of Baachu Talk Equity Matters as we sit down with Tushar Arun Gandhi, a prominent advocate for social equality and the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. In our 9th episode, Tushar shares his remarkable journey and discusses his ongoing efforts to promote justice and compassion in society.
Born on a train between Mumbai and Kolkata, Tushar Gandhi's upbringing in Mumbai shaped his commitment to social causes from a young age. Throughout his life, he has been at the forefront of numerous initiatives aimed at uplifting marginalized communities and challenging systemic injustices.
From establishing the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation to his role as President of the Lok Seva Trust, Tushar's work exemplifies the spirit of service and dedication to the welfare of others. He has also made significant contributions to cinema, literature, and activism, using various mediums to amplify his message of peace and equality.
In this episode, Tushar reflects on his experiences, from leading the re-enactment of the Dandi March to his advocacy against cow-vigilante lynch mobs. He shares insights from his nonfiction book, "Let's Kill Gandhi," and discusses his recent appointment as the Ambassador for "Return to Palestine."
Tushar's journey is not only a testament to his family's legacy but also a source of inspiration for individuals striving to make a positive impact in their communities. His unwavering commitment to justice and compassion serves as a beacon of hope in today's world.
Don't miss this captivating conversation with Tushar Gandhi, as we delve into his remarkable life and explore the importance of championing social justice in our society.
Listen to this insightful episode and explore more stories of social equality and justice on our podcast page. Let's continue the conversation and work together to create a more equitable world.
Episode Highlights:
Tushar Gandhi's upbringing and early influences.
His pivotal role in social justice initiatives and organizations.
Insights from his activism, literature, and film projects.
Reflections on family legacy and personal motivations.
Call to action for fostering social change and equality.
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Did you know the engineering services market defied challenges and grew by X% in 2023? This episode of our podcast dives into the ever-changing world of facilities and engineering services in 2024. We'll analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, and how technology is reshaping the industry. Join us as we equip you with the knowledge to win deals and navigate this evolving landscape!
Segment 1: Market Overview
In the past year, the facilities services market experienced growth fluctuations, while engineering services emerged as a standout performer, demonstrating resilience and growth despite challenges.
Segment 2: Past Performance and Future Prospects
Join us as we examine the historical performance and future prospects of facilities and engineering services. We'll delve into pricing dynamics, including how competition and new models are impacting service costs, market attractiveness, and evolving buyer expectations.
Segment 3: Emerging Trends and Future Projections
What does the future hold for the facilities and engineering services sector? In this segment, we'll explore emerging trends poised to reshape the industry, from AI-powered maintenance solutions to digital twin technology that optimizes building performance.
Segment 4: Addressing Key Questions
Throughout our discussion, we'll address critical questions relevant to industry professionals:
How did the facilities and engineering services market perform in 2023?
What are the latest enterprise objectives and commercial trends?
How can service providers improve win rates in deals?
Segment 5: Who Should Tune In?
This podcast is a must-listen for professionals across various domains, including:
- CXOs seeking strategic insights
- Sales leaders navigating competitive landscapes
- Contract directors and bid professionals shaping deals
- Finance experts evaluating cost structures
- Solution designers adapting to client needs
- Real estate and engineering heads managing operations
- Procurement officers and sourcing strategists
Call to Action:
Equip yourself with the knowledge to win deals and navigate the evolving facilities and engineering services landscape in 2024. Subscribe today to stay updated on future episodes and industry insights!
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In this captivating episode, we have the privilege of hosting a truly exceptional figure, Jane Elliott. She's not just a globally recognized educator, lecturer, and diversity trainer; she's a unique voice with profound insights that seem to have sprung from a prejudice-free vacuum.
Honored with the prestigious National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education, Jane Elliott has dedicated her life to shedding light on the baselessness of prejudice and bigotry. Her journey, marked by fearless determination, has left an indelible mark on the world.
Jane Elliott's story unfolds in response to the tragic event of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968, when she conceived the groundbreaking "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise." This transformative experiment, now celebrated worldwide, assigns individuals as inferior or superior based solely on their eye color, immersing them in the profound experience of marginalization. Through lectures, workshops, and videos, Jane Elliott's teachings continue to impact all who encounter them.
Listening to Jane Elliott is like entering a world where insightful opinions flow effortlessly, as if she were born in a prejudice-free vacuum. With unwavering determination, she dismantles defenses, prompting profound introspection and stirring uncomfortable emotions. We cannot shy away from the discomfort and unease she invokes as she fearlessly challenges, exposes, and confronts. In the midst of these stark moments, Jane Elliott emerges as a beacon of inspiration, motivating us all to confront our biases and embrace the transformative power of change. Join us as we delve into her extraordinary insights and the enduring legacy of her work.
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Get ready for a riveting episode of Baachu Talk FM!
Today, we have a trailblazing powerhouse joining us - someone who has shattered ceilings and transformed the industry over her storied career. I'm talking about the one and only Laurie Gilmer!
As President and COO of Facility Engineering Associates, Laurie has been a disruptive force for progress. She's ushered countless organizations into the future with her expertise in facility assessments, energy management, and sustainability. But Laurie is more than just an industry titan. She's a true leader dedicated to advancing FM as chair of the IFMA Global Board.
She lends her talents to guide the next generation. And she's always uplifting others on their journeys. In our conversation today, the brilliant Laurie Gilmer will give us a rare glimpse into her inspirational path. We'll learn about her vision, her secrets to success, and her blueprint for making waves in the FM field. This is sure to be a riveting and memorable episode with one of the most acclaimed women in facilities management! So join us for an electrifying chat with Laurie Gilmer - a true luminary lighting the way forward.
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Introducing Beena J Pallical, a catalyst for change in marginalized communities and a dedicated advocate for gender equality. With unwavering determination, she has ignited policy shifts within both Central and State governments, advocating for the inclusion of Dalit women in policy formulation. Beena J Pallical is an Intersectional Feminist and Dalit women Leader and currently General Secretary, National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR)-DAAA. After about a 10-year stint in the corporate sector in marketing, she decided to move to the social sector because of her interest in human rights and taking up social causes. Over the last thirteen years she has been with the NCDHR working on Dalit Economic Rights. Her focal point remains Economic Justice, meticulously addressing Gender Equity, targeted budgets, fiscal accountability, and governance.
For the past five years, her energy has been channeled into enabling youth to access education, yielding scholarships for over 1 lac students across 10 states. She also holds the helm of the Asia Dalit Rights Forum, ensuring Dalit concerns reverberate on both regional and global platforms. A member of the board at Victims Advocate International, Beena champions intersectionality as the bedrock for women's economic freedom and gender equality.
Her impact resonates globally, notably through her work with UN mechanisms like OHCHR in Geneva and the High Level Political Forum in New York. As a pioneering Dalit woman, she has been a frontrunner in the sustainable development goals, emphasizing marginalized voices and equitable financial management for their attainment. With fervent dedication, she embodies the ethos of change through capacity building, representation, and a gender-focused lens.
Her journey amplifies Dalit and Adivasi voices through international seminars, cultivating stronger policies for effective implementation and forging a brighter future.
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Introducing Sherif: a seasoned facility management expert with over 26 years of experience spanning Housing, Housekeeping, Landscape, Real Estate, Sustainability, and Transportation Departments.
At HAMZA ASSOCIATES, Sherif's role as a Structural Engineer led to the design of the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina, backed by UNESCO sponsorship.
Educationally, Sherif boasts an MBA from AUC, a Master of Science in Engineering, and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Cairo University.
Currently, Sherif's influence resonates as the Africa FM Chair, Co-Founder, former Vice Chair of EGYFMA, and Global FM board member representing EGYFMA. His membership in APPA Institute for Facilities Management adds to his prestige.
Sherif's impact extends to AUC as an FM instructor, subject matter expert, and course developer. Additionally, he serves as a LEED Auditor for FM 41,000 via BSI, showcasing his commitment to sustainability.
Sherif's legacy shines as a driving force in facility management, inspiring through expertise, innovation, and unwavering dedication.
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Ram Puniyani was a Professor in IIT Bombay, took voluntary retirement to engage with issues of Harmony and peace in 2004. He is currently President of Center for Study of Society and Secularism, Mumbai. Isalso associated with various secular initiatives and has been part of various investigation reports on violation of human rights of minorities. He has been conducting workshops and delivering lectures in different parts of the country on the themes related to threats to democracy; the agenda of communal politics; myths about minorities and politics of terror and Path to Peace and Justice.
Books: Caste and Communalism (Olive 2008), Indian Nationalism versus Hindu Nationalism (Pharos, 2009), Communalism Explained (2004), Religious Nationalism, Social Perceptions and Violence (2020), Religion, Politics and women’s Equality (2021), Bursting Myths Against Minorities (2021) (Media House)
Awards: India Gandhi National Integration award (2006), National Communal Harmony Award (2007), Mukundan C. Menon Award (2015).
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John Carrillo has more than 40 years of experience in facility management and corporate real estate at technology-related companies. John just retired as Director, Planning, Design and Construction, West Region for AT&T. Responsibilities included project management oversight of 40M square feet for the 13 western U.S. states and Guam. His team included facility/project managers, alliance architectural and engineering firms, general contractors, and technical consultants, who managed several thousand capital and expense infrastructure replacement and repair projects totaling up to US$250M per year. As Director of Property Management for AT&T John developed a preventive maintenance program for 20,000 buildings.
Before AT&T, Carrillo worked in the Corporate Real Estate – Aircraft Division at Northrop Grumman. Over the course of his career, he has managed as many as 1,500 FM employees, developed strategic programs, built a missile factory, decommissioned a nuclear reactor and managed large seismic retrofit projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.
A frequent presenter at various global FM association events, Carrillo has also prepared and presented coursework on FM/real estate and ISO 9001 quality processes. John is currently doing global virtual presentations on the topics of digitization technology in the workplace, post pandemic FM trends, and sustainability & resilience focus for the built environment. Mr. Carrillo is Past Chair of IFMA Global Board and is current Liaison for ISO/TC-267.
John Carrillo was elected by the Global FM Board of Directors as Chair of Global FM (two-year term) which started on 1st of February, 2021.
Founded on 1st of July, 2006, Global FM – Global Facility Management Association is a worldwide Federation of member-centric organizations, committed to providing leadership in the Facilities Management profession. As a single, unite entity promoting Facilities Management, Global FM is a conduit for furthering the advancement, knowledge and understanding of Facilities Management and the sharing of best practices, resulting in added value to the individual members of each member organization.
During the last year and one-half, Global FM membership has grown from 8 to 14 member-centric associations. The current list of FM Association members are as follows: ABRAFAC – Brasil, FMA – Australia, FMANZ – New Zealand, HFMS – Hungary, IFMA – Headquarters in Texas, U.S., IWFM – Great Britain, MEFMA – United Arab Emirates, SAFMA – South Africa, TRFMA – Turkey, APAFAM – Panama, ACFM – Catalana, Spain, EGYFMA – Egypt, AFMPN – Nigeria, SFMA – Saudi.
Carrillo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture from California State Polytechnical University in 1975. In 1986, he earned an Advanced Management Certificate from Claremont University Graduate School and in 1996 he was awarded his ISO 9001 Registrar Team Certification. He earned his IFMA Fellowship award in 2006. His significant contributions to the FM industry have been recognized by IFMA and other organizations, such as the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE), and the Western Construction Consumer Council (WCCC).
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Today I have the honor of hosting an exceptional guest, Dr. Terrell Lamont Strayhorn. Known as a monumental figure in the realm of education and psychology, Dr. Strayhorn has dedicated his life to deepening our understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, or as we know it, DEIB. His insights have earned him a spot among the country's 'Top Diversity Scholars' by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, and he's widely recognized as a 'Bridge-Builder' between academic and student affairs.
Dr. Strayhorn's contributions to the field are both extensive and profound. He has authored 12 books, including the award-winning 'College Students' Sense of Belonging', and over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and academic publications. His ground-breaking research has not only garnered over $10 million in support from premiere agencies like the Lumina Foundation and National Science Foundation but has also found its way into numerous respected publications such as The Washington Post and The Chronicle of Higher Education.
In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Strayhorn wears multiple hats. He's the President and CEO of Do Good Work Consulting Group, where he partners with a multitude of institutions to bolster their culture and inclusivity. He's also a professor of Education and Psychology and the Director of the Center for the Study of HBCUs at Virginia Union University, leading their 'Belonging Lab'.
His influence extends to being a Diversity Scholar-in-Residence at Harrisburg Area Community College, a Fellow of AGB's Institute for Leadership & Governance, and an active member of several non-profit boards. Notably, he's a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
Dr. Strayhorn, we're truly thrilled to have you with us today."
One of his core passions is translating research-to-practice in ways that improve the material conditions and lived experiences of our most vulnerable populations.
Tune in to the episode and get deep dive insights on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and be inspired by Dr. Terrell Strayhorn's personal experiences
Connect with Terrell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrell_Lamont_Strayhorn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrell-strayhorn-phd/
https://terrellstrayhorn.com/
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Mark Levy is the founder of Levy Innovation LLC, a positioning and strategy firm that helps organizations and thought leaders differentiate by using, what he calls, a Big Sexy Idea. The ideas Mark and his clients have created are known worldwide by hundreds of millions of people.
Mark has consulted to some of the world’s most prominent companies and individuals, including CEOs of major brands; the former head of Strategy at the Harvard Business School; and thought leaders, such as Simon Sinek of “Start with Why” fame. Mark has also consulted to a TV special on the History Channel, as well as to the iconic TV and streaming series, “Mystery Science Theater 3000.”
In 2018, he was elected into the Million Dollar Consulting Hall of Fame. The hall’s founder calls Mark’s positioning and messaging skills “unparalleled.”
Before devoting his work full-time to Levy Innovation, Mark served as Chief Marketing Officer of an Inc. 5,000 experiential branding organization with clients such as Nordstrom, Time Warner, and Stanford University.
Mark is a keynote speaker. He’s spoken about strategy to dozens of organizations, including Adobe, American Express, and Google. He is in fact a member of the National Speakers Association, and served as the organization’s 2023 Winter Conference chairman. Previously, he served as an organizer for TEDx.
Mark is a writer. He has written for the New York Times, and has written or co-created five books, including “Accidental Genius: Using Writing to Generate Your Best Ideas, Insight, and Content,” which has been published in eleven languages, and has been a bestseller in three different formats.
He has taught entrepreneurial strategy and persuasive business writing at Rutgers University.
Besides his positioning work, Mark creates magic tricks and shows. One of the shows he co-created, “Chamber Magic,” has run for over two decades, and appears on TripAdvisor as New York City’s highest-rated live show, ranked higher than even the musical “Hamilton.”
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Simon Fanshawe OBE is a renowned diversity consultant, broadcaster, and author. With a passion for promoting inclusivity, he co-founded Diversity by Design, an organization dedicated to helping companies achieve true diversity in their senior leadership teams. In December 2021, Simon published his latest book, "The Power of Difference – where the complexities of diversity and inclusion meet practical solutions," which received critical acclaim. His expertise and contributions to the field led to him being voted the second Most Influential Thinker in 2022 by HR Magazine.
Currently, Simon serves on the Board of Powerful Women and holds the position of Chairman at Hexagon Housing Association. He has previously held prestigious roles such as Chairman of Sussex University, non-executive director of Housing & Care 21, Governor of the Museum of London, and Board member of Brighton Dome & Festival. With a career spanning over three decades, Simon has actively participated in campaigns advocating for equality and positive social change. He has served on the boards of various companies and charitable organizations. Simon's notable achievements include co-founding Stonewall and the Kaleidoscope Trust.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Simon was awarded an OBE in 2013 for his services to Higher Education. Furthermore, the University of Sussex bestowed upon him the honor of being made an Honorary Doctor for his exceptional contributions to diversity and human rights.
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Dr. Craig Knight is Founder and Director of Identity Realization Limited (IDR), a commercial organization based in Scotland with strong connections to blue chip industry. Dr Knight retains research links with global universities. Working with various organizations, this combination of commercial focus and scientific application has seen Craig help realize increases in well-being of up to 40%, productivity of up to 32% and effective intelligence of up to 19%.
Craig has been at the forefront of Covid research projects. His commercial, post-doctoral research points to what people need to thrive when working from home and in the third space, as well as what the new, post-pandemic workplace must provide.
Craig applies evidence-based science to improve leadership, employee retention, and the impact of design and management. Craig is a Chartered, Registered Doctor of Psychologist who has operated at Director and Managing Director levels across business leadership, design and consultancy sectors since the turn of the millennium.
Published, peer reviewed studies by Knight and colleagues consistently show that the most important factors in a successful working environment are:
• a willingness by leaders to fully engage with employee input into business processes
• the development of open decision making
• developing trust
Building this new dialogue between psychology, leadership and staff has been at the heart of television documentaries, academic discussion and commercial debate. IDR directly challenges existing leadership and management practices. The effects are rapid, positive, dramatic and long lasting.
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Dr. Robin DiAngelo is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington. In addition, she holds two Honorary Doctorates. She is a two-time winner of the Student’s Choice Award for Educator of the Year at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work. She is the co-author of the award-winning textbook: Is Everyone Really Equal: An Introduction to Key Concepts in Social Justice Education. In 2011 she coined the term White Fragility in an academic article which has influenced the international dialogue on race. Her book, White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism was released in June of 2018 and debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List, where it remained for over three years and has been translated into 12 languages. It has now been adapted for young adults. Her follow-up book, released in June of 2021, is: Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm. Her latest book is The Facilitator's Guide for White Affinity Groups: Strategies For Leading White People in an Anti-Racist Practice. Her work or interviews have been featured in the New York Times, The Guardian, CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NPR, PBS, and The BBC, among many other forums. In addition to her academic work, Dr. DiAngelo has been a consultant, educator and facilitator for over 20 years on issues of racial and social justice.
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Yasmin is the Founder of Diverse Matters (https://www.diversematters.org) which seeks the promotion of the values of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in organisations. Over 8 years’ experience as a successful and sought-after Executive coach, Trainer, Consultant, Speaker and Mentor, combined with a background as a lawyer practising for 12 years in a large international law firm, enabling professional people to achieve peak performance in inclusive workplace cultures. Established expertise in diversity issues, specializing in disability issues in the workplace via speaking, tailored webinars, workshops, events and coaching.
Yasmin is also the former Vice-Chair of the Disabled Solicitors Network at the Law Society and a multi-award winning international speaker, TEDx speaker and has recently been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law from the University of Law for her work.
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Bärí A. Williams is an attorney and startup advisor and cofounder of The Runda Lab. She currently serves as an advisor to Vera, and fractional GC for Career Karma. Her primary practice areas include emerging technology transactions, privacy and data protection, IP licensing, and terms of service. She is also a published author with bylines in the New York Times, WIRED, Fortune, and Fast Company. She is the former Head of Business Operations Management for North America at StubHub, where she was responsible for business planning and operations to manage and oversee technical internal and external metrics, product innovation, and partnerships and drive P&L results across the company. Prior to StubHub, she served as Lead Counsel at Facebook doing legal work supporting Connectivity Labs to build drones, lasers, and satellites. During her Facebook tenure, she also built the company's Supplier Diversity Program.
She has served as an advisor to startups in the enterprise and e-commerce space, including Blavity (and AfroTech), Bandwagon, Owl (acquired by CallPass), and Telepath. She recently gave congressional testimony on bias in AI in financial services in Feb. 2020. Her book, Diversity in the Workplace: Eye-Opening Interviews to Jumpstart Conversations About Identity, Privilege, and Bias, was released on March 31, 2020, and she is awaiting her second book to be published, detailing her experience as a Black woman from Oakland working in tech in the heart of the Valley.
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Welcome to Baachu Talk: Equity Matters, the podcast that boldly champions diversity, equity, and inclusion through the power of human stories. Join host Baskar Sundaram, a seasoned entrepreneur and leader, as he guides you through thought-provoking conversations with inspiring advocates who dare to challenge the status quo, smash barriers, and ignite positive change in every corner of our world.
In each episode, you'll hear heart-stirring narratives, frank discussions, and unshakable truths from those leading the charge towards a more equitable future. We shine a spotlight on the voices of social activists and human rights advocates, who have dedicated their lives to promoting equality and justice.
Baskar draws from his extensive knowledge and personal experience to offer invaluable insights and practical tips for fostering positive change in the workplace and the wider world. Through powerful stories and raw emotions, we forge a path towards a diverse, equitable, and inclusive future.
At Baachu, JEDI lies at the heart of everything we do, driving our commitment to excellence and positive impact. We stand firm against all forms of oppression, including racism, transphobia, classism, sexism, and xenophobia. We are continuously learning about injustice and are committed to dismantling discriminatory systems, policies, practices, and ideologies within ourselves and our networks.
Join us on this journey towards a more equitable and inclusive workplace. The Equity Matters Workplace Series offers informative, empowering, and inspiring insights and actionable tips that can help you drive positive change in your own organization. Whether you are a leader, manager, or employee, this podcast is for you.
So, fasten your seatbelts, and let's dive into the DEI universe, right here on Baachu Talk: Equity Matters! Stand up, speak out, and transform the world with us.
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Nicola Lathbury is theMD of Hexagon FM, Recruitment specialists to the Facilities Management sector. Speaker & Chair of Women in FM and Midlands Region for the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). She is passionate about helping people carve careers to achieve their life goals and equipping companies with the most engaged and talented professional to deliver their business strategies.
With over 15 years recruitment experience and three years operational as an FM, Nicola knows what good looks like, which is why customers in the public and private sector choose to work with her and the Hexagon brand.
Delivering on promises and daring to be different.
Nikki used to have lots of hobbies before she adopted her daughter such as sewing, baking, cooking for friends and walking with her cockapoo Ruby. She also spend a lot of time volunteering for the industry, so that takes up her free time. Nikki is also involved with meditation and women’s circles and retreats to recharge. Currently, her time is spent doing things with her daughter who loves to be out exploring in the fresh air and loves animals. So, she has lots of trips to farms and zoos.
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Nicola Lathbury is theMD of Hexagon FM, Recruitment specialists to the Facilities Management sector. Speaker & Chair of Women in FM and Midlands Region for the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). She is passionate about helping people carve careers to achieve their life goals and equipping companies with the most engaged and talented professional to deliver their business strategies.
With over 15 years recruitment experience and three years operational as an FM, Nicola knows what good looks like, which is why customers in the public and private sector choose to work with her and the Hexagon brand.
Delivering on promises and daring to be different.
Nikki used to have lots of hobbies before she adopted her daughter such as sewing, baking, cooking for friends and walking with her cockapoo Ruby. She also spend a lot of time volunteering for the industry, so that takes up her free time. Nikki is also involved with meditation and women’s circles and retreats to recharge. Currently, her time is spent doing things with her daughter who loves to be out exploring in the fresh air and loves animals. So, she has lots of trips to farms and zoos.
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Jeremy has over 25 years of professional experience FM and Hospitality, working both client side and service provider side across the hospitality, utilities, defence, and energy sectors. He started his FM journey back in the early 1990’s and have held various management roles during that time working with companies like Norweb, North West Water, United Utilities and Vertex.
In 2007, Jeremy joined EMCOR UK as a Key Account Director to lead their aerospace and defence business delivering integrated facilities services in highly complex manufacturing, production and R&D environments supporting mission critical products. In 2014 as Operations Director, he led UK Utilities Solutions and transformation services in electrical distribution, water and waste water services, before joining the EMCOR UK Board in 2017.
Jeremy is a founder of EMCOR UK’s Key Account Management programme, Lean Learning Academy, and was the lead director for our Collaborative Business Relationship Management strategy, resulting in EMCOR UK becoming one of the first six companies anywhere in the world, and the first FM company to achieve IS044001. Additionally, he supports special interest groups in social value and sustainability, and UK Charity Water Aid.
As an Executive Director, Jeremy leads EMCOR UK’s marketing, brand development and customer solutions activities. He is also a part of the management board with the Institute of Collaborative Working (ICW) and am a regular contributor and speaker at industry events.
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Jeremy has over 25 years of professional experience FM and Hospitality, working both client side and service provider side across the hospitality, utilities, defence, and energy sectors. He started his FM journey back in the early 1990’s and have held various management roles during that time working with companies like Norweb, North West Water, United Utilities and Vertex.
In 2007, Jeremy joined EMCOR UK as a Key Account Director to lead their aerospace and defence business delivering integrated facilities services in highly complex manufacturing, production and R&D environments supporting mission critical products. In 2014 as Operations Director, he led UK Utilities Solutions and transformation services in electrical distribution, water and waste water services, before joining the EMCOR UK Board in 2017.
Jeremy is a founder of EMCOR UK’s Key Account Management programme, Lean Learning Academy, and was the lead director for our Collaborative Business Relationship Management strategy, resulting in EMCOR UK becoming one of the first six companies anywhere in the world, and the first FM company to achieve IS044001. Additionally, he supports special interest groups in social value and sustainability, and UK Charity Water Aid.
As an Executive Director, Jeremy leads EMCOR UK’s marketing, brand development and customer solutions activities. He is also a part of the management board with the Institute of Collaborative Working (ICW) and am a regular contributor and speaker at industry events.
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Debra Ward is a true entrepreneur having led, started and sold several businesses across three continents, starting out at just 16!
Currently Debra leads and owns Live Love Learn consulting having just finished a chart-topping year with ISS as their Global Head of Transition and Transformation where she added new service lines, locations and significant review to the benefit of the client and company alike.
Debra’s entrepreneurial drive has seen her take the helm of several companies including: Camm & Hooper, who were awarded a 25-year lease to run events at the iconic Battersea Power Station representing an £800M value; JLL leading Human Experience across EMEA; Condeco where under her leadership sales rose year on year by 32%; and Macro which in her first year showed improved net results by 62%.
In 2007 Debra and her team founded Mitie Client Services which, in only five years, grew to 950 team members nationally delivering a turnover of £25 million. The company was named as one of the best small companies to work for in the Sunday Times Top 100 and received their coveted Special Training award along with Supplier of the year and Best Business Award.
In 2019 Debra was named as one of the top 100 Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure and Women of Achievement winner by Women in the City 2015, and one of the top 10 most influential Women in her field by RICS 2017.
Using this success as a platform to help women, minority groups and those facing challenges has always been important to Debra. This led to her Co-Chairing Gender Balance for ISS, Elected as Chair for IWFM’s Women in FM, founding Mitie’s WOW (Women of Work) initiative, collaborator for Mace Women and providing mentorship to over 40 young women.
Debra is passionate about giving back and has several philanthropic endeavours including; Refuge UK, The Passage, Macmillan Trust, WaterAid and ActionAid.
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Debra Ward is a true entrepreneur having led, started and sold several businesses across three continents, starting out at just 16!
Currently Debra leads and owns Live Love Learn consulting having just finished a chart-topping year with ISS as their Global Head of Transition and Transformation where she added new service lines, locations and significant review to the benefit of the client and company alike.
Debra’s entrepreneurial drive has seen her take the helm of several companies including: Camm & Hooper, who were awarded a 25-year lease to run events at the iconic Battersea Power Station representing an £800M value; JLL leading Human Experience across EMEA; Condeco where under her leadership sales rose year on year by 32%; and Macro which in her first year showed improved net results by 62%.
In 2007 Debra and her team founded Mitie Client Services which, in only five years, grew to 950 team members nationally delivering a turnover of £25 million. The company was named as one of the best small companies to work for in the Sunday Times Top 100 and received their coveted Special Training award along with Supplier of the year and Best Business Award.
In 2019 Debra was named as one of the top 100 Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure and Women of Achievement winner by Women in the City 2015, and one of the top 10 most influential Women in her field by RICS 2017.
Using this success as a platform to help women, minority groups and those facing challenges has always been important to Debra. This led to her Co-Chairing Gender Balance for ISS, Elected as Chair for IWFM’s Women in FM, founding Mitie’s WOW (Women of Work) initiative, collaborator for Mace Women and providing mentorship to over 40 young women.
Debra is passionate about giving back and has several philanthropic endeavours including; Refuge UK, The Passage, Macmillan Trust, WaterAid and ActionAid.
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Rory is the Commercial Director for VINCI Facilities, the £425m Facilities business of VINCI Construction UK, who deliver Facilities Management and Building Solutions work to a range of Public and Private sector clients throughout the UK.
Rory has responsibility for the commercial and financial performance of VINCI Facilities along with leading the supply chain strategy for the business.
A strong advocate for Sustainability and the importance of ESG Rory is always keen to promote the strategic importance and relevance of Facilities Management within the built environment and has been key in the development of VINCI Facilities responsible business activities and community support.
Having started his career in 1987 as a trainee Quantity Surveyor with Taylor Woodrow Construction, Rory progressed his career over the next 20 years across various roles and projects to ultimately become the Commercial Director responsible for all complex residential work within the UK. In 2008, following the acquisition of Taylor Woodrow Construction by VINCI Construction UK, Rory was appointed as the Commercial Director for the newly formed VINCI Facilities brand, a role he has held ever since.
A Fellow of the RICS, Rory is a keen supporter of the Institution and has helped develop a number of guidance notes and case studies within the RICS. Rory has chaired various FM events throughout the years including the 2020 Virtual RICS FM conference and World Workplace in Barcelona in conjunction with IFMA in 2018.
Rory was a former member of the RICS World Regional Board for the UK & Ireland and is also the chair of the FM Professional Group. Rory recently chaired the development of RICS guidance on responsible business practice within the real estate sector and is also assisting in the continued development of competencies and routes to chartership for FM professionals.
Rory is now chair of the Member Engagement, Experience and Value working group within the RICS and is helping assist the institution recover from the damage caused from the well-publicised governance issues from 2021.
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Neil Carberry was appointed as Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation in June 2018 having been managing director at the Confederation of British Industry, leading the CBI’s work on the labour market, skills, energy and infrastructure. In 1999, Neil began his career in recruitment working for executive search firm Fraser Watson before doing a post-graduate degree in Human Resources at the London School of Economics and joining the CBI in 2004. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a Fellow of the RSA. He is a member of the council of the conciliation service ACAS and a former member of the Low Pay Commission, which recommends UK minimum wages. A three-time nominee to the SIA staffing100 in Europe, he is also on the board of the World Employment Confederation and a primary academy trust in Oxfordshire. Neil is an RFU qualified rugby coach and is one of the 8000 co-owners who made Heart of Midlothian the UK’s biggest fan-owned football club.
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Antony Law, the Chief Commercial Officer of Churchill Group, is passionate about business, building high performing teams and doing right for the planet. Antony spent his early days in hard services, moving into more bundled and TFM delivery around 2012 before moving to Churchill in 2016.
Antony believes business has a huge part to play in the connecting communities far and wide. Antony has a career that expands 21 years within the Facilities Management industry and has worked in outsourcing giant mitie leading a £120m portfolio in FM, TFM & bundled services. He joined Churchill in 2016 as career choice and opportunity to work with owners.
Antony lives with his wife and 2 toddlers in London North West. He follows a love for motorcycles, supports Arsenal and loves building businesses & teams.
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Mike Adamson is Chief Executive of the British Red Cross, the country’s leading voluntary crisis response organisation, and part of the worldwide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Mike is responsible for all of the British Red Cross’ UK and International work. Prior to his current appointment, he held several other senior positions within BRC, including Managing Director of Operations. Mike has also worked as a Director of Commissioning in the NHS and spent five years as Managing Director for Services at another national charity. He began his career as an economist in management consultancy.
Mike is currently:
• Chair of Voluntary & Community Sector Emergency Partnership
• Member of the Foreign Secretary’s Human Rights Advisory Panel
• Trustee of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)
• Member of CASS External Advisory Panel for Charities Masters
Mike also chaired the NCVO review on how charities enable donors to give consent. In June 2021 Mike has been awarded a CBE honour for services to the humanitarian sector and the Red Cross Movement. He lives in Gloucestershire with his wife Lorna and two daughters Eleanor and Sophie. In his spare time he likes to run, cycle and read – he is also a founding member of his local film club. Mike has an MPhil in economics from Oxford University and an MBA with distinction.
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Geoff is an instantly recognisable Leader in the FM industry and particularly known for actively championing the need for effective maintenance strategies, workable designs and driving improved standards of delivery in the built environment.
He has always been involved with numerous industry activities, panels, boards, improvement initiatives and is Chair of CIBSE Facilities Management and founding Chair of the BIM4FM cross industry workgroup.
He has over 40 years experience, in private and public sector industries, including the banking sector, critical environments, large property portfolios including NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, and Transport/Rail Infrastructure with British Rail, Local Authorities including Essex County Council, District /Regional Government and the Education sector UCL, with particular, emphasis in recent years with leading change and business transformation.
He is well known for developing the industry and people wherever he can and continues also with Consultancy to a range of clients. Amongst his many qualifications and awards, he is also the only person in the industry who is a Fellow of CIBSE, RICS and IWFM and is also a member of The Institute of Directors.
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David has been involved in Facilities Management since the mid 1990's, working with a number of leading FM suppliers providing full marketing and communication support, with a specialism in new media. Responsible for the creation of numerous intranets and websites for both commercial organisations and for many of the FM associations including the BIFM, FMA and EuroFM in the early 2000's – David went on to build the pioneering online news and information site for the FM sector: www.i-fm.net
David has been involved in Facilities Management since the mid 1990's, working with a number of leading FM suppliers providing full marketing and communication support, with a specialism in new media. Responsible for the creation of numerous intranets and websites for both commercial organisations and for many of the FM associations including the BIFM, FMA and EuroFM in the early 2000's – David went on to build the pioneering online news and information site for the FM sector: www.i-fm.net
Lucy is one of the founding directors of Larch Consulting and is the Managing Director of the company. She has over 25 years’ experience in advising organisations on all aspects of FM strategy and delivery and is considered one of the UK’s experts in the field. She has led FM review and implementation programmes for a wide range of well-known organisations from sectors including retail, leisure, finance, science, universities, local authorities, government departments and charities. She was part of the team that developed the Workplace Management Framework.
Lucy is a former Board member of IFMA UK, previous deputy chair of IWFM and is judge for the Technology in FM awards. She has been voted by her peers as a Pioneer of FM and one of the 20 Most Influential Women in FM. She is founder of the Women in FM network, and set up FM’s first peer-to-peer mentoring programme.
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Lucy is one of the founding directors of Larch Consulting and is the Managing Director of the company. She has over 25 years’ experience in advising organisations on all aspects of FM strategy and delivery and is considered one of the UK’s experts in the field. She has led FM review and implementation programmes for a wide range of well-known organisations from sectors including retail, leisure, finance, science, universities, local authorities, government departments and charities. She was part of the team that developed the Workplace Management Framework.
Lucy is a former Board member of IFMA UK, previous deputy chair of IWFM and is judge for the Technology in FM awards. She has been voted by her peers as a Pioneer of FM and one of the 20 Most Influential Women in FM. She is founder of the Women in FM network, and set up FM’s first peer-to-peer mentoring programme.
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Today's guest is Martin Pickard FRICS FIWFM
Martin’s career in facilities began as a mailroom assistant in 1970. For nearly 50 years he has worked as Facilities Manager, Service Provider, Trainer and Consultant in operational, strategic and leadership roles. He has been CEO, Director and a Non-Executive Director of many facilities related businesses and organisations.
Known to many as The FM Guru, he was involved in the creation of many of the building blocks of modern facilities management including the AFM, IFMA UK and the BIFM. Martin was twice President of the IFMA UK Chapter and is a Fellow of both the IWFM and the RICS.
Martin has been a regular speaker and facilitator at FM conferences around the world since the 1980s and a prolific writer of articles and white papers on facilities management. His “What FM’s Do” mindmap has been used by FM organisations, magazines and educational establishments all over the world.
Awards include seven from the British Institute of Facilities Management including two for FM Journalism and being named by FM World as one of the 20 FM Pioneers. In 2015 he received the BIFM Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the FM profession. In 2016 PFM Magazine gave him their Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to the Facilities industry.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 Martin is now semi-retired, dividing his time between consultancy work for selected clients, charitable activities and creating new poetry and art.
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Today's guest is Martin Pickard FRICS FIWFM
Martin’s career in facilities began as a mailroom assistant in 1970. For nearly 50 years he has worked as Facilities Manager, Service Provider, Trainer and Consultant in operational, strategic and leadership roles. He has been CEO, Director and a Non-Executive Director of many facilities related businesses and organisations.
Known to many as The FM Guru, he was involved in the creation of many of the building blocks of modern facilities management including the AFM, IFMA UK and the BIFM. Martin was twice President of the IFMA UK Chapter and is a Fellow of both the IWFM and the RICS.
Martin has been a regular speaker and facilitator at FM conferences around the world since the 1980s and a prolific writer of articles and white papers on facilities management. His “What FM’s Do” mindmap has been used by FM organisations, magazines and educational establishments all over the world.
Awards include seven from the British Institute of Facilities Management including two for FM Journalism and being named by FM World as one of the 20 FM Pioneers. In 2015 he received the BIFM Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the FM profession. In 2016 PFM Magazine gave him their Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to the Facilities industry.
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 Martin is now semi-retired, dividing his time between consultancy work for selected clients, charitable activities and creating new poetry and art.
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You are listening to Selling in UK, a podcast for sales professionals. My name is Baskar Sundaram and I will be sitting down with UKs top best business operators and sales leaders to discuss their work journeys and explore what it takes to succeed in New Normal Selling. Listen in and get to know the leaders personally…
Today's guest is Matt Chapman
Matt has been involved in the facilities sector for over 10 years, having previously worked in the Media, Sports and Automotive industries. Originally joining Atalian Servest in 2011, Matt has progressed from leading the Business Development and Client Solutions function to joining the UK & Ireland Board as Chief Marketing and Development Officer responsible for Sales, Marketing and CSR.
Along with qualifying in law, Matt has completed his MBA, Prince2 Project Management and studied circular economy and sustainability strategy at the University of Cambridge. Matt has been instrumental in developing Atalian Servest’s diversity and inclusion agenda and, has championed the signing of the Race at Work Charter.
In his spare time, Matt is family-focused and resides in the north of England. He is a keen sports fan, plays Basketball and still enjoys playing the piano. Along with being an avid supporter of Arsenal FC and the West Indies Cricket team, one of his guilty pleasures is playing PS5 and online gaming with friends and colleagues.
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Anne has been part of the facilities management story since the early 1980s. In her long career, which started in the late 1960s as a live-in cleaner, she has worked both client and supply side, in both private and public sectors and has managed a diverse range of facilities including laboratories, hospitals, universities, offices, leisure sites, manufacturing plant, retail and media facilities.
In 2007 Lennox-Martin was voted one of the most influential women in FM according to FM World and in 2013 she was presented with the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management award for Profound Impact on the FM Industry.
She was one of the original seven students to obtain a Masters Degree in Facilities and Environmental Management at University College London in 1994 and the first Fellow of the BIFM to be awarded their professional qualification in 2002. She was a founder member of Women in FM in 2005 and remains active in supporting various BIFM groups.
In 2007 she was selected as one of the 20 most influential women in FM in the UK by the magazine, FM World. She was a founder member of WIFM
In 2013 she was awarded the Profound Impact on the FM Industry Award by the BIFM and in 2014 was given Fellowship status of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
She co-authored the BIFM Good Practice Guide to Customer Service in 2010.
Anne published her autobiography "Self-Made Woman" to celebrate her transition into retirement. Self-Made Woman covers her early years, including her pioneering work with the National Council for the Unmarried Mother and Her Child, now known as Gingerbread, and her move into the then fledgling FM sector. It talks about how she developed her career in FM and how the sector differs from today.
Self-Made Woman: Amazon.co.uk: Lennox-Martin, Anne, Acton, Johnny: 9781739961701: Books
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Liz Barclay is the Small Business Commissioner for the UK. She has a background in broadcasting and journalism specialising in small business, personal finance and consumer affairs and is author of several business books. She is also Chair of the Fair by Design Campaign (to tackle the poverty premium); and a non-executive Director of the Lending Standards Board and member of the Equity Release Council Standards Board.
Until she took up the role of SBC Liz was a Financial Inclusion commissioner, an Ambassador for Business Debtline, a member of the Fundraising Regulator Standards Board and ran BackinBusiness.org.uk to give small businesses a voice with policy makers. She worked with Boards and small businesses on improving governance, trust and culture, inclusivity, employee engagement, and understanding customer behaviour. She is also a communication and presentation skills coach and chairs national and international conferences.
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Today key idea is Dont try
This episode will help you to think little bit more clearly what you are choosing to find important in life and what you're choosing to find unimportant?
Disclaimer: This short talk will not solve your problems.. Instead it will help you turn your problem into slightly better problems :)
Move lightly despite your burdens...
Remember - If you have to try to try, then maybe you don't care about it! DONT TRY..
Listen in :)
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Benjamin – found on social media as @antlerboy – has been in public service reform and organizational effectiveness for over 20 years, and is passionate about the systems | complexity | cybernetics field. He describes himself as business evolutionary and avid learner, all of which he traces back to science fiction, studying philosophy (with politics and economics at Oxford University), and being an outsider despite his privilege.
He began in a frontline role and then became Adviser to Leader in a London borough council and a career in public service consultancy through PwC, Sector Projects (part of Capita). He set up Red Quadrant, a network consultancy, in 2009 with the goal of transforming public services and disrupting consulting. In 2016, Benjamin established the Public Service Transformation Academy, a not-for-profit social enterprise which builds the capacity of public services to transform themselves.
Benjamin curates and shares everything to do with systems/complexity/cybernetics at the Systems Community of Inquiry, hosts and supports and engages with many social media groups and systems societies, and is a Fellow of the Cybernetics Society and a Director of Systems and Complexity in Organisation, the systems practitioner professional body. In that capacity, he has supported the development of the UK’s level seven (post-grad) systems thinking practitioner apprenticeship. He is writing two systems thinking books, one for Routledge and one for Triarchy Press, and recording two podcasts: Transduction, the systems, cybernetics, and complexity podcast (I have come to sing songs to your cat), and Joy and Work: leading service transformation.
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Willian joined Brompton in 2002, became director in 2006, and took over as MD in 2008 and in this time grown the company from £2mil turnover with 27 staff to £70 mil turnover with over 600 staff. I am a Chartered Engineer passionate about all things engineering, having previously worked for DuPont, Nissan and ICI. I am married with three daughters and live near Marlow. I was awarded an OBE by the Queen in 2015 for services to Industry. I am interested in education, am a Fellow of the City and Guilds institute, a visiting lecturer at Imperial College, was Chair of The Vibrant Economy Commission, was a founding trustee of Inspiring the Future charity and on the board of Investors in People supporting its transition out of government into an independent Community Interest Company. I am a Fellow of Institute of Mechanical Engineers, a Fellow the Royal Geographical Society, Member of the Vintners company and keen on my veggie patch.
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Reshma Ramachandran is currently Senior Vice President & Group head of transformation for The Adecco Group and is based at their headquarters in Zurich. She is an Innovative leader with 20 years’ experience working in multi-cultural teams and geographies including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia. She brings a wealth of experience in digital & business transformation. She is currently working at the intersection of humans and technology that helps make the future work for everyone. Reshma coaches and mentors several young women in universities that encouraged them to opt for STEM careers and minority ethnic groups to help them advance in their careers. As an advocate for women in STEM, Reshma actively champions the business benefits of employing an effective inclusion strategy and has been a voice of change both inside and outside of the organization.
Awards & Recognitions
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Top 100 thought leaders and influencers in digital transformation featured by Awards Magazine
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Featured in 100 Ethnic Minority Executives 2021 by Involve Organization supported by Yahoo Finance
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Real People Engagement Award Winner 2020, Switzerland
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Featured in Forbes DACH for Leadership in Innovation, July 2020
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Contributing writer Forbes DACH
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Finalist, Agent of Change – Global Women in Telco & Tech 2020 )
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Finalist Trailblazer Award by Microsoft
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Featured in 100 Female Executives 2020 for Leading by Example by Involve Organization supported by Yahoo Finance
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Kamel is ranked in the top 100 most influential black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders in the UK by the FT and others and in 2017 was awarded an OBE for services to promoting diversity in banking. After 38 years in Banking she now sits on several boards as an Advisor / Trustee including the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust working across 53 countries on social change, Ambassador for Alzheimer's Soc, On the Cultural board for Lloyds of London and NED on TLC Lions advising over 230 FTSE companies across the globe on their Wellbeing, Inclusion & Cultural leadership behaviours reaching over 1 million over 3 years and brings these clients together by chairing the TLC Lions Client club at Westminster Palace alongside UN Chair for Women to debate key issues faced by all.
Her passion and purpose to create a level playing field for all resulted in forming one of the first BAME and Women’s network. This intrapreneur drive pushed her on to develop the Asian Strategy, cultural training initiatives, new communication campaigns and products for Lloyds Banking Group. As well as chairing a Government Task force to improve their supplier diversity ahead of the Olympic Games bid. She went on to lead the bank’s award winning 250th anniversary campaign, developed a game changing blue print for charity partnerships & various CSR programmes raising a record breaking £20m over 6 years. Her determination to change the shape of corporate values and interaction between colleagues and communities resulted in the development of a new skills volunteering strategy attracting a collaboration of universities and the Cabinet Office.
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Matt Hyde is Chief Executive of the Scouts, the UK’s largest coeducational youth movement. Formerly Chief Executive of the National Union of Students (NUS), he has undertaken a number of leadership roles in the charity sector and as Chief Executive of the Scouts has contributed to a period of record membership growth since he joined in 2013. He has overseen the development and delivery of a rebrand, award-winning campaigns and has spearheaded work to support the growth of Scouting in areas of deprivation.
Matt is also a trustee of Comic Relief, a Patron of UNLOCK (the charity for people with convictions) and was previously Vice-Chair of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). He developed the world’s first degree apprenticeship for social change which launched at Queen Mary University of London in 2019.
Matt was awarded an OBE in the 2020 New Years Honours List and an Honorary Fellowship from Queen Mary University of London in 2012. He was named as one of the 25 most influential charity sector leaders by Charity Times in 2019.
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This International Women's Day 2021, I introduce Inspiring Women Leaders in my Life - My Mom, My Sister, My Wife, My Mentor, My Company Directors, My team, My late sister, My personal trainers.
I don’t know what my future holds but I am stepping forward because these women said me “Let’s Go”. Yes, these women lift me up, inspire me and remind me regularly to find balance between work, life and family.
I dedicate my #success to these women who love me beyond all my faults and fight all the battles that I know little about to keep me going.
Listen to the full episode here : https://lnkd.in/guT9xbH
Read my kindness stories to know them personally : https://lnkd.in/di8zJwZ
Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021
As we celebrate Women’s day, I honour every courageous woman. Yes, I swear - Women are the real architects of the society.
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Julie Ennis is CEO of Sodexo’s Corporate Services business across the UK & Ireland and also holds the position of Country President for Ireland.
In her combined roles, Julie has responsibility for leading the Sodexo corporate services business across the UK & Ireland as well as the corporate governance and directorial responsibility for the various business segments that operate across the Republic and Northern Ireland.
Sodexo Group is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life - an essential factor in individual and organisational performance. Operating in 67 countries, Sodexo serves 100 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.
With over 11,500 employees in over 600 locations in the region’s corporate services segment, Sodexo provides clients with an integrated offering from workplace strategy & design, food services, cleaning, concierge to asset management, security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.
Prior to joining Sodexo, Julie held numerous senior management roles with Bank of Ireland in sales, proposition development, strategy and operations for various divisions of the Group.
Julie is a strong advocate of diversity & inclusion, having held roles on Bank of Ireland’s LGBT+ and Gender Balance networks.
An MBA graduate of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Julie holds many Board / Committee positions, to name a few:
• Board member of Sodexo Ireland Limited
• Board member of Sodexo Finance DAC
• Board member of The Executive Institute of Ireland
• Committee Member, Leader’s Group on sustainability- BITCI
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Julie Ennis is CEO of Sodexo’s Corporate Services business across the UK & Ireland and also holds the position of Country President for Ireland.
In her combined roles, Julie has responsibility for leading the Sodexo corporate services business across the UK & Ireland as well as the corporate governance and directorial responsibility for the various business segments that operate across the Republic and Northern Ireland.
Sodexo Group is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life - an essential factor in individual and organisational performance. Operating in 67 countries, Sodexo serves 100 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.
With over 11,500 employees in over 600 locations in the region’s corporate services segment, Sodexo provides clients with an integrated offering from workplace strategy & design, food services, cleaning, concierge to asset management, security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.
Prior to joining Sodexo, Julie held numerous senior management roles with Bank of Ireland in sales, proposition development, strategy and operations for various divisions of the Group.
Julie is a strong advocate of diversity & inclusion, having held roles on Bank of Ireland’s LGBT+ and Gender Balance networks.
An MBA graduate of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, Julie holds many Board / Committee positions, to name a few:
• Board member of Sodexo Ireland Limited
• Board member of Sodexo Finance DAC
• Board member of The Executive Institute of Ireland
• Committee Member, Leader’s Group on sustainability- BITCI
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Dawn is Chair of the Kiln Theatre in London, and Vice Chair of the London Marathon Charitable Trust. She is a Director of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC) and a member of the Advisory Boards of the Institute of Policy Research at the University of Bath and RAND Europe.
Dawn was the Chief Executive of The National Lottery Community Fund from 2013-2020 where she responsible for the effective distribution of c£600m of National Lottery funding each year and for delivering the Fund’s Strategic Framework, People in the Lead.
Prior to joining the Fund, Dawn was Chief Executive of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and was previously Deputy Director of the British Museum, Project Director for Tate Modern and a Principal Consultant at KPMG. She began her career in fringe theatre.
She was previously a Trustee of the Historic Royal Palaces and of the Woodland Trust. She has an MBA from the London Business School and an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University. She was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Queen Mary University in 2019 where she also chairs SKETCH, a student led initiative to develop local social enterprises.
In her spare time she gardens, practices yoga badly, and is a dedicated Gooner.
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John C. Rood John Rood has over 30 years of experience in national security positions in the U.S. Government and the private sector in international business and aerospace and defense. He served as a senior official at the Defense Department, State Department, White House/National Security Council, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), in Congress as a staffer in the U.S. Senate, and as an executive at Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. Mr. Rood has been an Associate at SMA consulting since March 2020
In addition to his work at SMA, Mr. Rood serves as Chairman of the Board and Security Director of Radisson Hospitality, Inc. He is also CEO of John Rood and Associates LLC where he assists clients with growth strategies and government relations in the U.S. and overseas. From January 2018 to February 2020, Mr. Rood served as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy where he led formulation and coordination of national security policy within the Department of Defense as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for such matters. He managed a team of over 2,100 civilians and military service members and was responsible for building partnerships and defense cooperation with U.S. allies, including overseeing the $55B foreign military sales program and export controls
Mr. Rood managed implementation of strategies, including the National Defense Strategy resulting in a new focus on addressing the implications of growing competition among the world’s great powers. He oversaw development of a new cyber strategy, authorities, and approach; a space strategy for the newly-established Space Force; completion of the Missile Defense Review; Nuclear Posture Review; and a counter-terrorism strategy for the defeat of ISIS. Prior to serving as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Mr. Rood worked for nearly a decade in the private sector. From March 2016 to January 2018, he was Senior Vice President of Lockheed Martin International where he was a corporate officer and direct report to the Chairman and CEO charged with leading business growth and industrial partnerships in more than 70 countries. He also served as Vice President for Corporate Domestic Business Development at Lockheed Martin. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Mr. Rood was VP for U.S. Business Development at Raytheon from 2009 to 2014, where he managed teams in Washington, DC and 28 field offices responsible for growing the business, preparing market assessments, and managing customer relationships
From 2007 to 2009, Mr. Rood served at the State Department as Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security. He was responsible for policy on countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and missiles, arms control, nuclear weapons, security cooperation with other nations, and export controls. He also served as Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation. In two tours at the White House/National Security Council from 2005 to 2006 and 2001 to 2003, he served under President George W. Bush as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterproliferation Strategy, and Director for Proliferation Strategy, Counterproliferation, and Homeland Defense
From 2003 to 2005, Rood served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Forces Policy, where he was responsible for the development and oversight of policy and programs related to U.S. nuclear and conventional strategic forces, missile defenses, and space systems. Earlier in his career, Mr. Rood worked as Senior Policy Advisor to Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona and as a Fellow for Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi on the Senate Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on International Security. From 1988 to 1999, Rood served in a variety of positions as an analyst at the CIA, including following missile programs in foreign count
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Every year, UK Government buys some £292billion of services from the private sector. The post brexit UK government procurement measures, was developed over the last 15 months by a team of specialists in international procurement. The principles and journey is set out in a green paper. The WHAT is out there. We need conversations around SO WHAT, WHY and shape the future WHAT!
Please read Baachu Summary here while listening to the session- Green Paper on UK public sector procurement published - (baachu.com)
We have a once in a generation opportunity following Brexit for a reset and re-think about what kind of society we want to emerge from this crisis. The New Beginning can only be achieved through conversations and sharing our views.
Respond to Green Paper consultation to procurement.reform@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Time line
0.0 - 0.35 - Podcast Intro Music (Tamil Parai)
1.00 - 2.10 - About Baachu
2.10 - 2.50 - Agenda, Baskar Sundaram and Disclaimer
2.53 - 4.10 - GPA
4.10 - Green Paper Intro
5.30 - 7 principles of Green Paper
6.55 - 3 Procurement Procedures in Green Paper
8.00 - Dynamic Procurement System (DPS+)
9.30 - Frameworks in Green Paper
10.35 - MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender) to MAT (Most Advantageous Tender)
11.00 - Single supplier registration platform
12.45 - Social Value Model
13.35 - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Vs Tender based 10% social value
14.22 - Baachu UN Sustainability Goals
14.50 - Current Thresholds
15.35 - Reserve the procurement by supplier location & Reserve the procurement for Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) / Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) Link - New plans set out to transform procurement, providing more value for money and benefitting small business - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
18.00 - Find a Tender Portal - Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk) and Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/
19.16 - Other Portals
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
https://etendersni.gov.uk/
20.44 - Summary
23.22 - Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk on 0345 410 2222 or info@crowncommercial.gov.uk
23.35 - Watch the recording in YOUTUBE from Martin Traynor, Cabinet Office Crown Rep session - UK Public Procurement With Martin Traynor, Cabinet Office Crown Rep - YouTube
23.54 - Podcast Outro Music (Tamil Parai)
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Michael Nationality - British
Born - 1959
Age - 61
Years in the family business - 40
Managing Director for 25 years
Currently CEO - for 15 years now
Went to Roan Grammar School for Boys at 11 through to 16 years old.
First worked at age 16 as a petrol pump attendant whilst waiting for my joining date for the Army.
Spent 4 years in the Army, serving 4 tours in Northern Ireland and left aged 20. Joined the family business which provides commercial office cleaning and support services which my Father started in 1968. The Army was great for helping me understand teams, people and disciplines.
Aged at only 22 my Father passed away and I had to assume leadership in very different and challenging times back in the early 1980's.
I got married at 23 and have 3 children.
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Cheryl is the Executive Director HMPPS, responsible for Prison Reform. She joined the MOJ in 2013 with over 30 years Business and Commercial experience gained from the Private and Public Sectors. She has held a series of leadership posts with organisations such as the MoJ, Accenture, DXC, Fujitsu, NatWest, and the Metropolitan Police Service. She also is a Non-Executive Director for Government Facility Services Limited (GFSL).
In her current role at HMPPS she leads on the following portfolios:
- Delivering Workforce Reform
- Future development of Offender Management and Rehabilitative Culture
- Medium Term Planning Programme (from COVID-19 to Recovery)
- A review of Prisons as a High Reliability Organisation
- Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for the delivery of 2 major HMPPS Digital and Technology Programmes
- Prisons Technology Transformation Programme (PTTP)
- Prisons In-Cell Technology Programme
- Managing the supply and demand of PPE to HMPPS in response to COVID-19
From an MOJ-wide perspective, Cheryl is a Race Champion and the Chair of the Diverse Leadership Taskforce.
Cheryl has been a Non-Executive Director for GFSL since it’s set up in February 2018. In addition to working with the other Non-Executives in support of the Executive Board, Cheryl is also a member of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARAC) and chairs the Remuneration Committee (RemCo).
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Susan Sutherland is the head of market intelligence for JLL’s Corporate Solutions product organization. In this role, she leads a global team that researches key factors that drive product strategy – around market opportunities, competitor analysis, industry trends and more.
Previously, she spent over 5 years as the Head of Corporate Solutions Research for Asia Pacific at JLL, based in Singapore. In this role, she oversaw global and regional research and consultancy projects around trends and themes that impact corporate real estate, including the future of work and flexible workspace. She also co-led JLL’s regional research on flexible space, and has led direct client engagement with investor and corporate clients around Asia Pacific on the topic. Susan has presented at numerous industry forums, including IFMA, RICS, Corenet and the Coworking Forum, and has been interviewed by trade and business press including the Business Times and Straits Times (Singapore), Nikkei Asian Review and Korea Economy Chosun.
Prior to JLL, Susie worked for over 8 years for McKinsey and Company in the United States and United Kingdom, latterly as a research specialist for the infrastructure and real estate practice, working with clients around the world and across the property life cycle.
Susan holds a Bachelor degree in Economics from Wellesley College (USA) and a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (USA).
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Shelagh J Legrave OBE DL Shelagh Legrave has been Principal & Chief Executive of Chichester College since September 2010 and became Chief Executive of Chichester College Group in 2017. Prior to this she was the Chief Operating Officer for the College since April 2003. Chichester College Group is a £65m General Further Education college group following mergers with Crawley College and Worthing College. It is due to open Haywards Heath College in 2020. Its vision is to ‘Change lives through learning’ through meeting the needs of students in West Sussex. Its provision includes A Level and vocational courses from level 1 through to Higher National Diplomas and 3 degree programmes. The Group has a strong international reputation for which it was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for Higher & Further Education in 2005 and trains 1,000 overseas students annually. It was graded Outstanding at its last Ofsted inspection in 2020. Prior to working at Chichester, Shelagh spent five years as Director of Finance at Roehampton University, London and before that, eleven and a half years in the City of London with the investment banking arm of NatWest where her last position was as Deputy Chief Financial Officer to the global financial markets division.
Following a BA in History and Theology at Durham University, Shelagh spent six years as an officer in the Women’s Royal Army Corps. She is a qualified accountant and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. She chairs the Trustees of Stonepillow, a charity helping the homeless and is a trustee of a number of small charities. She also is Chair of Governors for Bourne Community College. Her interests include running, tennis and music. Shelagh was awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2015 and appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for West Sussex in the same year.
Listen in and get to know human leader, Shelagh Legrave
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As VCSE Representative, Claire acts as an intermediary between government and the voluntary sector to champion the Social Value Act and an improvement in commissioning practices. Claire was appointed as VCSE Crown Representative in February 2018. As a key player in the social enterprise movement for over 30 years she brings a wealth of experience to the role.
Claire has led the award-winning Blackburne House since its inception. From December 2007 to January 2017 Claire was Chair of Social Enterprise UK (SEUK). She is a member of the Alder Hey Hospital Trust and, until recently, was a Board Member for the Charity Commission. She has chaired the Liverpool Fairness Commission on behalf of Liverpool City Council, is currently serving on the Liverpool Mayoral Development Board and is chair of the Society Advisory Board for the British Council.
On her appointment Claire said:
It’s an honour to take on this role. Millions of people benefit from the work that charities and social enterprises do and I cannot wait to get started to ensure this sector continues to go from strength to strength.
Claire’s work in her role as VCSE Crown Representative includes:
· Enabling a thriving voluntary, community and social enterprise sector
· Working with industry and sector experts to identify and reduce barriers to VCSE participation in public service markets - including those small and medium sized
· Raising awareness of and improving use of the Social Value Act in central government and the wider public sector
Listen in and get to know super inspirational Claire Dove
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Tracey Williamson was appointed Commercial Director for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in February 2018. Tracey has responsibility for 110 staff covering a global portfolio with multiple sites across 180 countries. Annual spend is £1.5b spend split between Corporate Procurement and Policy Programmes (Conflict Stability and Security Fund and the Prosperity Fund). In addition, with the FCO hosting the overseas OneHMG platform, her team provide goods and services to partners across government e.g. HO, DFID, DIT, MOD, etc. This is Tracey’s first role in the Civil Service having joined after a successful 30 year career in procurement in the private sector working in major blue chip organisations across a range sectors including transport, insurance, telecommunications, retail and automotive. Tracey has a track record of transforming global procurement functions and developing capability to best in class. Tracey sits on the Government Commercial Function D&I board as she is passionate about increasing diversity and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel comfortable to bring their authentic selves to work and thrive.
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Yash Kapila is an FM industry veteran with almost 30 years of integrated facilities management experience. He joined JLL in 2008 Managing Director Integrated Facilities Management - West Asia, Managing Director Corporate Solutions – India and became Integral Managing Director in February 2018. Previously Yash was Managing Director Erinaceous Property and Facilities Services, served as operations director - Defence at interserve and was also program director at Bovid Lendlease and Babcock.
Yash has a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering at University of South Bank and an MBA in Business Administration from Kingston University.
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Today's guest is Karamjit Singh CBE
Karamjit has been Chair of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust since 1 September 2014.
His previous experience of health leadership includes serving as the first Chair of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (2006 – 2009), as well as Board membership of the Coventry Family Services Health Authority (1993 – 1996), Coventry Health Authority (1996 – 2002) and Trustee of the British Lung Foundation (2006 – 2009).
Karamjit’s current voluntary commitments include being a Trustee of a Sikh Temple based in Coventry where he lives; a Council Member of Justice which sponsors research and advocacy for changes in the justice system; and in June 2019 he was elected by his fellow Chairs to the national Board of NHS Providers which represents all the 231 NHS acute, mental health and community services trusts in England.
Karamjit has held many diverse roles within public services regionally and nationally during the past forty years. His previous national appointments have included leading the UK wide appeals process for Social Fund welfare benefits; appointing Queen’s Counsel and senior civil servants; investigating police complaints and suspected miscarriages of justice; developing training for judges, taking decisions about parole for prisoners and employment law issues, regulating financial services and the funding of political parties as well as electoral issues.
He was awarded the CBE in 2000 for services to the administration of justice and in 1990 he was awarded a one year Harkness scholarship to study public policy in the United States. He was recently included in the Green Park national survey as one of the 100 BAME Business Leaders. He is also a Companion of the Chartered Institute of Management and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
In November 2019, NHS Improvement’s Trust Appointments and Approvals Committee confirmed the re-appointment of Karamjit Singh CBE as Chair of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, until 30 September 2022
Listen in to know inspirational NHS BAME leader, Karamjit Singh CBE
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We continue with our guest Peter AnkerstjerneIFMA Exclusive - IFMA journey, memories, vision for IFMA with RICS and IAOP Memories
Peter Ankerstjerne, MBA, COP, FRICS, IFMA Fellow has more than 25 years of experience covering most aspects of facility management, service management, outsourcing, marketing, and strategy development.
Peter has spent most of his career with the ISS Group, where he led the development of the Integrated Facility Services concept from idea to implementation. From 2008 to 2018 he held the position as Group Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). From April 2019 to March 2020 he was Senior Vice President, Head of Digital FM and Workplace Experience, EMEA at Weworks “Powered by We” and today he is Global FM and Employee Services Lead at JLL.
Peter joined IFMA in 2005 and has been on the board of directors since 2016. Peter is a former IFMA Foundation trustee and is actively involved in the industry as both a speaker and a debater. Peter was involved in developing the IFMA Regional Advisory Board strategy and was critical in establishing the European Advisory Board on which he still serves. Peter will take up the IFMA Chair role from 1st July. Apart from IFMA, Peter has also served on several advisory boards, including the Advisory Board for International Business Development at Copenhagen Business School and the Strategic Advisory Board at the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). He is also a member of CoreNet, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). In 2015, Peter was nominated as a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), and in 2016 he was named IFMA Fellow.
Peter has an MBA from Copenhagen Business School in Denmark and is a Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP). As a member of Workplace Revolutionaries, he has been instrumental in establishing the Denmark Hub.
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Peter's early life, career, future of work, future of workplace, gratitude, values and kindness and people influential in his life and career
Peter Ankerstjerne, MBA, COP, FRICS, IFMA Fellow has more than 25 years of experience covering most aspects of facility management, service management, outsourcing, marketing, and strategy development.
Peter has spent most of his career with the ISS Group, where he led the development of the Integrated Facility Services concept from idea to implementation. From 2008 to 2018 he held the position as Group Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). From April 2019 to March 2020 he was Senior Vice President, Head of Digital FM and Workplace Experience, EMEA at Weworks “Powered by We” and today he is Global FM and Employee Services Lead at JLL.
Peter joined IFMA in 2005 and has been on the board of directors since 2016. Peter is a former IFMA Foundation trustee and is actively involved in the industry as both a speaker and a debater. Peter was involved in developing the IFMA Regional Advisory Board strategy and was critical in establishing the European Advisory Board on which he still serves. Peter will take up the IFMA Chair role from 1st July. Apart from IFMA, Peter has also served on several advisory boards, including the Advisory Board for International Business Development at Copenhagen Business School and the Strategic Advisory Board at the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). He is also a member of CoreNet, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). In 2015, Peter was nominated as a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), and in 2016 he was named IFMA Fellow.
Peter has an MBA from Copenhagen Business School in Denmark and is a Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP). As a member of Workplace Revolutionaries, he has been instrumental in establishing the Denmark Hub.
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Today's guest is Samantha Ulyatt
Sam has over 20 years’ experience working in procurement or commercial roles across several industries and has worked for Ciba Geigy, Astra Zeneca, EON, United Utilities and Babcock International. She has focused her spend area across infrastructure programmes and projects and has a passion for leading workable commercial solutions whilst upskilling and allowing people to reach their full potential.
Sam joined the civil service in 2016 and will be leaving her role in Crown Commercial Service (CCS) at the end of June, where she has led the Buildings pillar which incorporates FM, Property, Ancillaries and Utilities & Fuel. She has introduced category strategies to a cross government initiative and more recently led the procurement of the largest construction framework which has addressed many of the sector leading principles and managed an annual spend portfolio of £3bn.
She will take up the position of Chief Commercial officer for the Home Office and will be based in Manchester. In this role she will seek to provide an excellent commercial service across the Home Office.
Sam lives in Cheshire with her family and enjoys walking especially with her dog. During the lockdown period she has managed to run and reach the distance of 10k, something she never thought she would be able to.
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Gary Sturgess is the NSW Premier's ANZSOG Chair of Public Service Delivery at the University of NSW. He consults extensively with various government departments.
Prior to that he spent 10 years in the UK, where he was head of a research institute founded by the international public service company, Serco Group plc.
In the early 1990s, he was Director-General of the Cabinet Office in the Greiner government, and among other initiatives, was the architect of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Few random questions
As a child, what did you wish to become when you grew up?
What was your best subject in school?
If you could eat only 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?
What superpower would most like to have? What trait do you like the most about yourself?Which storybook/cartoon character do you like the most?What was the best year of your life? Why?
What is the scariest thing you have ever done for fun?
Being Grateful and Kindness
What have you observed lately (Covid 19) that reminded you that people are kind?
What advice would you give someone wanting to pursue a career similar to Yours?
What’s one thing you wish you had known when you began your career?
Who are the people who have been the most influential in your life and career?
Who is the kindest person you know?
What is the best piece of advice you've received and from whom?
The Future
What’s something you’re looking forward to in the future?
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Today's guest is Gary Sturgess.
Gary is the NSW Premier's ANZSOG Chair of Public Service Delivery at the University of NSW. He consults extensively with various government departments. Prior to that he spent 10 years in the UK, where he was head of a research institute founded by the international public service company, Serco Group plc. In the early 1990s, he was Director-General of the Cabinet Office in the Greiner government, and among other initiatives, was the architect of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Life and Career (memories)
Where were you born?
High School and Education?
Your first job?
1980s career
Public administration - Director-General of the Cabinet Office
Serco Institute
ANZSOG Chair of Public Service Delivery
Just another paper clip - BSA report
Few thoughts on outsourcing playbook and related UK Gov initaitives
Global advisor - Government inquiries on commissioning - UK, Australia, Canada etc
Publications and books
What are your key achievements so far?
Tell me the 3 things not many people know about you?
Did you find any improvements post carillion ? across different geographies
What went wrong with UK Gov procurement? are they in course correction?
How did the service providers contributed to this? Have they learnt from their mistakes?
What resources do you recommend for commissioners?
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Today’s guest is Chris Wright
Chris Wright is Chief Executive of Catch22, the social business driving public service reform. He leads the team of 1,800 staff and volunteers that supports over 60,000 people nationally.
Chris has 30 years' experience across the social care and criminal justice systems. Chris originally trained as a social worker and probation officer, establishing Nottingham’s first multi-agency Youth Offending Team) and policy (as Head of Performance at the Youth Justice Board).
Chris has long advocated the need for radical reform of a wide range of public services. Under his leadership, Catch22 has not only delivered significant frontline impact, but has grown its work supporting others to transform their services; from advising government behind closed doors through to supporting and investing in big ideas and small delivery charities.
Chris is a 2018 Grant Thornton ‘Face of a Vibrant Economy,’ a Fellow of the British Exploring Society, a trustee of Community Links, a trustee of Only Connect, a trustee of Catch22 Multi-Academy Trust and Launch22, a non-executive director at Capacity – the public services lab and a non-executive director at Big Society Capital. Chris’s belief in social justice extends to his commitment to Nottingham Forest one day returning to the Clough glory years. He is also a visiting lecturer at Cass Business School’s Centre for Charity Effectiveness.
In this insightful episode, we will discuss Chris
Early Life and Career
His role at Nottingham city council and Youth justice board
Catch 22 career
leadership and Catch 22 ecosystem
British Exploring Society journey
Big Society Capital Business Impact Challenge experience
“Incubate, Accelerate, Amplify” programme initiative
Visiting lecturer at Cass Business School’s Centre for Charity Effectiveness
Views on probation outsourcing
Key achievements so far
3 things not many people know about him
Response to Covid19
Lockdown diaries and shout outs
Adaptation to new normal
People influence in his life and career
One thing he wish he had known early in his career
One kind or thoughtful thing someone did to him
Kindest person he knows
Best piece of advice he has receive
Few random questions
If you could be an Olympic athlete, in what sport would you compete?
What trait do you like the most about yourself?
When you are having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?
What random stranger has had the biggest impact on your life?
What song do you sing only when you are alone and what memory does it bring back?
What's the most courageous thing you've ever done?
Which storybook/cartoon character do you like the most?Who haven’t you seen or talked to in a long time and hope they are doing okay?
Key Nuggets
Third sector as alternative provider of public services
Public sector tend to be compliance led and not focussed on outcomes
Marriage of good commercial discipline with social purpose
You need people who will help you along the way
Lot of people we work with dont benefit from broadband
There is a digital divide in the country
In times of crisis people who suffer most are the poorest and the vulnerable
Nottingham forest is part of me
People have become more introspective and reflective of their lives
Dont let anybody judge you
Time is an important gift
I am always humbled by peoples kindness
Be more bit more patient
Dont assume authority will be ascribed to you
You are what you are and be grateful for your opportunities
Listen in to know kindest social reformist, Chris Wright.
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Today’s guest is Jonathan WerranJonathan has extensive experience in communications and journalism. After five years as a reporter, commentator and features editor for The Municipal Journal, in 2015 he became the first strategic communications officer for the District Councils’ Network.
Prior to The MJ, he edited an online government property and public estate magazine and helped run communications and marketing for anti-poverty charity Elizabeth Finn Care. He began his career in online publishing for the public service professional and developed the ‘Wired-Gov’ service for the better digital repackaging and redistribution of central government press releases before founding a small business to government consultancy which among other services helped pioneer the first UK public sector reverse auction.
In this truly inspirational episode we will discuss Jonathan's
- Early life and education
- First Job
- Entry and Experience in Online Publishing
- Entrepreneur journey with Municipal Journal
- Localis career - Community value charter, Locally led economic development, Neo localism
- Key achievements
- 3 things not many people know about him
- First reaction hearing Covid19 lockdown and subsequent approach
- Adaptation to new normal
- Advice to people wanting to pursue leadership career
- One thing he wish he had known early in his career
- One kind or thoughtful thing someone did to him
- Kindest person he knows
- Best piece of advice he has received
- Biggest lesson life has taught him
Few Random Questions
- As a child, what did you wish to become when you grew up?
- What trait do you like the most about yourself?
- What was the best year of your life? Why?
- When you are having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?
- Share one funniest, one silliest and one wackiest status you have put up on a social networking site.
- What random stranger has had the biggest impact on your life?
- What’s something you’ve tried, that you’ll never, ever try again?
- What would you do if you were the last person on this earth?
Key nuggets
My father is a civil servant
I should be an historian
Online publishing in the dot com era
I believe in the power of conviction - If you think something it can be done
Be sincere with life
People become the view point of the institution
We need greater respect between local leaders and central leaders
If we resolve the personal we can shift the organisational
Good suppliers value good relationships
Services are delivered for people
Public service is something done to you
Let commissioners of public service make the best decisions
Understand complexity and manage complexity
Resolve personality
Local self sufficiency will be important post covid19 world
We saw a centralised approach to manage the crisis
Not using local government for track and trace is a lost opportunity
Sometime perseverance is victory sometime not being defeated is victory
Eating is a communal or shared gesture
I expect my children to say I am a listening dad and interesting dad
You must always have debt of gratitude to your parents
Advice is very good if its short
Do yourself some justice
Essentially local government works on the dark
Be more sincere
Cartels are bad regardless they are local, regional or national
Best years are always to come
All problems are based on interpersonal relationships
Listen in to know about Kindest - Passionate Localism Thought Leader, Jonathan Werran
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Today's guest is Martin Traynor OBE, Small Business Crown Representative, Cabinet Office
Martin Traynor OBE comes from a business background, with much of his early career spent in the hospitality sector, managing various hotels across the UK. He then spent 14 years as Group Chief Executive of Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce (including the Business Link service).
In recent years, Martin moved to a portfolio career where he is now a Non-Executive Chairman of three leisure businesses, Deputy Chairman of a University hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and has also completed two three-year terms on the government’s Regulatory Policy Committee.
In the 2007, Martin was awarded an OBE in HM The Queen’s New Year’s Honours for “services to business and the community of the East Midlands”.
In this episode, we will discuss Martin's
- Early life and education
- First Job
- Entry and 22 years Experience in Hospitality sector
- 14 years as Group Chief Executive of Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce
- Government’s Regulatory Policy Committee role
- Small Business Crown Representative, Cabinet Office role
- Recommended SME resources
- First reaction hearing Covid19 lockdown and subsequent approach
- Adaptation to new normal
- Advice to people wanting to pursue non executive career
- One kind or thoughtful thing someone did to him
- Kindest person he knows
- Best piece of advice he has received
- Biggest lesson life has taught him
and few random questions..
Key Nuggets
- Unique role in working with government Procurement and small business
- 21000 regulations that determined day to day life
- 4000 procurement officers
- Government is custodian of British Pound
- £60 billion central government spend every year
- Do you have £10m insurance - changed the wording Will you insure to the value of £10m ?
- Every £3 government £1 spend on SME
- Whole of civil service is engaged in Covid19 crisis
- We have done something that we havent done in the past
- Type "Business Support" in Search Engines
- Type "Public Appointments" in Search Engines
- Sign up for Goverment e-alerts
- Covid response isnt sprint its a marathon
- Utilise Contracts finder
- Calibre of people working in the cabinet office
- I am very inclusive taking people with me on the journey
- Two life skills to master - Organisation skills and communication skills
- Always consider Glass is half full
- You are on this planet once
- When you are in a meeting, listen to what is not said
- Hold the faith, We will get over this!
Recommended links
https://www.gov.uk/government/people/martin-traynor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-traynor-obe-640421b9/
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support
https://www.gov.uk/business-support-helpline
https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder
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Today's guest is George Lilley.
*George is Director of the Eric Wright Group and the Managing Director for Eric Wright FM. George is an experienced business leader with 30 years' experience within the FM industry. He gained extensive and diverse knowledge from fulfilling various roles within private and publicly owned companies, as well as running his own successful business.
Eric Wright FM is a regional business based in the North West and the proud winner of IWFM's 2019 'IMPACT' award for society and social Value. George favourite pastime is walking his three Labradors – two of which he rehomed from The Dog's Trust in August 2019. He also enjoys cycling. Every year George challenges myself to undertake two long-distance (200+ mile) rides in the summer - although covid19 has put a hold on his external plans. George is also as retired FA Level 2 Junior Football Coach.*
In this truly inspirational episode we will discuss George's
- Early life and education
- First Job
- Entry and Experience in Maintenance sector
- Entrepreneur journey
- Wright FM and Social Impact
- Key achievements
- 3 things not many people know about him
- First reaction hearing Covid19 lockdown and subsequent approach
- Adaptation to new normal
- Advice to people wanting to pursue leadership career
- One thing he wish he had known early in his career
- One kind or thoughtful thing someone did to him
- Kindest person he knows
- Best piece of advice he has received
- Biggest lesson life has taught him
Few Random Questions
- As a child, what did you wish to become when you grew up?
- What trait do you like the most about yourself?
- What was the best year of your life? Why?
- If you could be an Olympic athlete, in what sport would you compete?
- If you could go to the past or future, where would you stay and why?
- What’s something you’ve tried, that you’ll never, ever try again?
- Do you have a nickname?
- What would you do if you were the last person on this earth?
- What random stranger has had the biggest impact on your life?
- Name one thing that drives you crazy?
- Who is your best friend? Tell us about him/her?
and more..
Key nuggets
- if you want to succeed make people life easier
- Study Night school and work day time
- Thursday clap small thing to do but the impact is massive
- Front line cleaning workers cannot operate with background cleaning
- I wanted to become nurse
- I like my energy, great to be energetic
- I am really happy with the present
- Every body works hard
- I wouldnt change a thing in my life
- Life is about enjoying people and stuff like that
- My best friend is my wife
- I like being quiet and keep low profile
- People with ability that do not apply themselves make me angry
- Money shouldnt be a driver for everything
- You have to keep your integrity
- Keep the family at home and I will move around for work - gives the kids more security
- We know we will never get this amount of time as family ever again
- Best way of handling growth is to promote within
- Cascading in crisis environment doesnt work, you need to be creative
- There is joy in being cold and being wrapped up
Get to know George Lilley, one of the most socially conscious leader you will ever meet.
https://www.ericwright.co.uk/divisions/facilities-management/
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Today's guest is **Angad Rajain
Angad** is currently serving as the Global IFM Head at Tenon FM and is responsible for the growth of the Facility Management business in India and UK and has been associated with the firm since 2014.
Previously, he served as the MD of Tenon FM India where he further strengthened Tenon FM market leadership.
Angad is a management graduate and topper from Yale School of Management and brings with him a new and invigorated approach of managerial style. His experience of working with the world’s leading financial institute, Blackrock adds a strategic dimension to his leadership. He was actively involved in the Tenon Group’s two recent acquisitions – O&G in UK and Frontline Security in Singapore.
In this episode, we will discuss Angad's
- Early life and School
- Bacherlor's degree at NYU and only 2nd Indian Topper at Yale School of Management
- First job at Blackrock around 2008 crisis
- Entry to FM through Tenon leadership development
- Introduction to Tenon FM, A Truly indian MNC
- Tribute and Early memories of Father & Founder of Tenon FM, Manjit Rajain and his entrepreneur journey
- Experience of working alongside his father
- Key achievements so far
- 3 things not many people know about him
- Covid19 kindness stories
- Adpatation to the new normal
- Advice to some wanting to pursue leadership career
- One thing he wished he had known when you began your career
- Most influential people in his life and career
- One kind thing someone did to him
- Best piece of advice he received and from whom
Few Random Questions
- As a child, what did you wish to become when you grew up?
- Whats is your favourite subject at school?
- What trait do you like the most about yourself?
- What random stranger has had the biggest impact on your life?
- When you are having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?
- Who would like to play your life in bollywood and hollywood?
- If you could be anywhere else right now, where would it be?
- If you could eat only 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?
and more...
Few Nuggets
Distinguished 2nd Indian Topper at Yale
From Father - When you goto NYU, its like I am NYU - through you I am going to achieve my dreams
If we travel, we travel with our children
Covid connected our family and thankful and supportive to others
We spend very little time appreciating people around us
If you want to work in FM, have love for real estate and enjoy working with people
Become partner in employees's life as supposed to a professional relationship only
Places dont matter, family does
Loosing passport is a biggest sin you can commit
Hawain is the human made best pizza!
Mis-pronunciation - Angad as On guard
Saif AliKhan and George Clooney playing Angad in Bollywood and Hollywood
My Father is my mentor not boss
My openness - transparency and integrity has no substitute
You can only be honest 100% there is no 99%
I am free spirited man
People who dont respect time makes me angry
If you are not committed dont do that
Never accept mediocrity
if you dont do whole heartedly dont do it
Family comes first
If you ever in doubt about action, think about how your grandfather will feel if its published in newspaper
When you lived through the crisis it prepares you for the next one
Listen and get to know Angad, values driven leader
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Today's guest is Paul Bean
Paul is a high calibre Executive with a proven strategic and operational track record. Kick-starting his career in hotel operations, with Hilton and Marriott Hotels. In 2006 Paul was awarded a Fellowship by the UK Institute of Hospitality in recognition of his contribution to the UK hospitality industry. Paul has spent the last 17 years’ in large scale facilities management, contract management and business development, operating in many sectors in Europe. In November 2019 Paul was recognised for his contribution to the Facilities Management sector with a Fellowship award from IWFM.
Paul was a co-founder of Resource Group which was started from a management buy in and was built up to integrate 5 companies creating one of the largest private FM companies in Ireland from 2006 to 2010. Following his exit in 2010 Paul held executive level positions with GDF Suez and Amey plc up until 2014 when he joined Sodexo where Paul held the position of CEO Mining Worldwide.
Paul was instrumental in driving the growth and innovation for Mining within Sodexo and helped to drive business growth significantly over 6 years establishing a market leading position in many territories globally, including leading the award and mobilisation of the largest contract awarded to Sodexo in its 52 year history valued at over $3bn.
Joining City FM in March 2020, Paul brings with him a wealth of expertise in business growth, people management, change management, project mobilisation, innovation and problem solving.
In this truly inspirational episode we will discuss Paul's
- Early life and education
- First Job
- Entry and Experience in Hospitality sector
- Entrepreneur journey with Resource Group
- Sodexo career
- City FM and City Partnership Model
- Key achievements
- 3 things not many people know about him
- First reaction hearing Covid19 lockdown and subsequent approach
- Adaptation to new normal
- Advice to people wanting to pursue leadership career
- One thing he wish he had known early in his career
- One kind or thoughtful thing someone did to him
- Kindest person he knows
- Best piece of advice he has received
- Biggest lesson life has taught him
Few Random Questions
- What made you laugh or smile recently?
- What was your best subject in school?
- What movie character are you most like?
- What is the most courageous thing you have ever done?
- If you could be anywhere else right now, where would it be?
- If you could eat only 3 foods for the rest of your life, what would they be?
- Who haven’t you seen or talked to in a long time and hope they are doing okay?
- What trait do you like the most about yourself?
Key nuggets
- University of life
- Creativity triggers entreprenurial thoughts
- Lost a business built more self confidence
- Previous step equipped me to the next step
- For every achievement there are many corresponding failures
- Took Covid 20% pay cut ensured furloughed employees 100%
- Employees putting themselves on the line is the most humbling experience
- If you have choice to work from home you are fortunate
- Missing social connections and innovation that comes from spontaniety
- Learn more by listening
- Kindness is every day character
- You can if you think you can
- Learn to be humble
- My achievement will be my legacy
Get to know Paul Bean, one of the most grounded visionary leader you will ever meet.
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Today's guest is Colin Dobell
Colin is Founding Director and CEO of Mitie Care and Custody. Colin is a management and finance professional with over 20 years of experience in outsourced criminal justice sector. He held senior positions in leading providers of custodial services including Group 4, GSL and GEO Group. He founded Mitie Care & Custody, a shared equity start-up, in 2009. Colin’s strategic direction and strong understanding of secure environments helped Care & Custody winning over £1bn worth of business within 8 years of operations. Now, the start-up became one of the largest providers of immigration detention services to the UK Home Office.
In this very first we will discuss Colin's
Early life, high school and education
Father as an entrepreneur
How his sister inspired him away from mining
Accounting Career and his first job
Entry to justice sector
3 hidden passions
Interest in public policy
Key achievements so far
What are your key achievements so far?
Fascination about UK justice sector?
Entrepreneurial journey with Mitie Care and Custody
Impact on Forensic sector and Immigration sector
Build sustainable business driven by service first principle
View on Mitie C & C managing detainee and staff welfar before and during their Covid19 crisis
Adapting in “new normal”?
People passion
What propels some people to the rank of CEO (and not others)?
Advice to someone wanting to pursue a leadership career
One thing he wish he had known when you began your career?
Most humbling experience during the crisis
Email from a colleague
Inspiration in his life and career
Few random questions
- As a child, what did you wish to become when you grew up?
- What trait do you like the most about yourself?
- What random stranger has had the biggest impact on your life?
- What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
- If you could go to the past or future, where would you stay and why?
- What was the best year of your life? Why?
- What is the scariest thing you have ever done for fun?
- If you had to be a teacher of something, what would you teach?
- What have you observed lately (Covid 19) that reminded you that people are kind?
- What’s the biggest lesson life has taught you?
- What’s one kind or thoughtful thing someone did to you recently?
- Who is the kindest person you know?
- What is the best piece of advice you've received and from whom?
Key Nuggets
Accompolishments - better for others to judge
Leaders need to build great culture with public service and entrepreneurial ethos
Work within GOV guidance and develop your safe systems at work
Be determined and be resilient
Calmness under pressure
Surround yourself with resilient people
Work life balance
Most people are decent and kind human beings
Listen in to know more Colin, a people leader
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