PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: Shaping talent, transformation & trust in Local Government
In this inspiring and down-to-earth episode of PS I Heart You Unplugged, host Rebecca Davis (Chief Executive, West Midlands Employers) sits down with Tim Johnson, Chief Executive of the City of Wolverhampton Council, for a candid conversation on the future of local government.With over 30 years of experience, Tim shares personal stories of career highs and hard-won lessons, his belief in values-led leadership, and why investing in people is key to building resilient organisations. From developing future leaders to navigating the political landscape and driving regional collaboration, Tim offers practical advice and hopeful insights for public sector professionals at all stages of their careers.
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PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: Leading through reform Ian Miller on the Future of Local Government
In this episode of The Public Sector I Heart You Unplugged podcast, Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers, sits down with Ian Miller, Chief Executive of Wyre Forest District Council. With over 25 years in local government, Ian shares his leadership journey, from shaping key legislation in Wales to driving shared services and transformation in Worcestershire.Together, they explore pressing issues facing the sector: local government reorganisation, the reality behind devolution, finance reform, and the importance of keeping services truly local.
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PS I ♥️ You Unplugged: The future of work, AI and the role of people professionals with Peter Cheese
In this episode of the Public Sector I Heart You podcast, Rebecca Davis, Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers, is joined by Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of the CIPD. Together, they explore the evolving world of work, from the rise of AI and hybrid working to skills shortages and the importance of ethical leadership.Peter shares reflections from his global career, insights on public vs private sector workforce development, and how CIPD is influencing government policy and empowering the next generation of people professionals. A must-listen for anyone shaping the future of HR in the public sector.
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Episode 7: Landing the Right Role – Gen Z Career Advice
In this episode of PS I ❤️ You, Manny Sandhu, Director of Resourcing at West Midlands Employers, sits down with Shoshana Davies — widely known as The Fairy Job Mother — for a powerful conversation about the Gen Z experience of entering the world of work.The discussion shines a light on the hopes, doubts, and challenges facing young people as they start their careers, and explores what employers can do to create more supportive, inclusive and confidence-building recruitment journeys.
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Episode 6- From Learning to Leading - Gen Z’s Impact on Public Service
In this thought-provoking episode of PS I ❤️ You, Michelle O’Neill, Matthew Hotten and Nick Rice (Warwickshire County Council ) dive into how ‘squiggly’ careers and talent mobility can help shape a more agile, inclusive and future-ready public sector. From Gen Z’s evolving career expectations to the changing face of leadership and learning in the age of AI, the trio explore how we can unlock potential across the workforce.
Join us for a podcast that places the public sector at the heart of every conversation. In each episode, we explore the world of public sector work, bringing you impactful insights and solutions-driven conversations. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of public service or just interested in how things work behind the scenes, you will find valuable perspectives, advice, innovative ideas, and stories that make a difference!
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