Driving innovation and change in urban mobility | Will Butler Adams, CEO at Brompton
Our cities have been built around the automobile. So how do we reclaim our streets to promote modes of transport that benefit both people and the environment?This week, Becky speaks to Will Butler Adams, CEO at Brompton. The company has inspired a whole new category within the bike industry and has become a force for positive change in urban mobility.In this conversation, you’ll hear how to build a purposeful culture that drives innovation and how it has helped fuel the success of the Brompton business.Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that’s helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders’ Guide to Purpose HERE.
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Top 5 tips for 2025: Creating a culture that attracts and retains top talent
At this time of year, around one in ten of your workforce is looking for new jobs. And nearly half of employees are considering leaving their job due to employers failing to live up to their stated values and purpose. So what does it take to have a good business culture, and what role does purpose have in creating the culture that attracts - and retains - talent? In this best bits special episode, we’re looking back at some of our favourite interviews from series 3, with tips and examples from the people who have been there and done it…We’ll take you through five actionable steps for 2025 to build performance culture through purpose.Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that’s helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders’ Guide to Purpose HERE.
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Breaking the glass ceiling through purpose: Finding Formula 1's first female driver with Ali Donnelly, More Than Equal
Less than 10% of all motorsports participation is female. And low statistics like this transcend across the sporting world compared to male athletes. With so many myths, stigmas and systemic barriers, how do you break the glass ceiling and allow these champions to take the wheel? Today, Becky is joined with Ali Donnelly, CEO of More Than Equal, the global not for profit organisation with a mission to find and develop the world's first female Formula One champion. actionable In this conversation, we'll explore how to create positive change in the system through one of the most important cultural lenses out there, sport.Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that’s helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders’ Guide to Purpose HERE.
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Executing global purpose strategy with local impact with Alma Alejandro
Having the right global purpose strategy to create change is essential. But how do you make sure it also has local impact? Today, Becky is joined by Alma Alejandro, Marketing Director for Global Intimate Health and Wellness Brands at Kimberley Clark. In this conversation, we'll be exploring how to drive global impact with the right global purpose strategy and how to demonstrate results.Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that’s helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders’ Guide to Purpose HERE.
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Climate Week NYC Special with Stuart McLachlan and Annabelle Stamm, Anthesis
This episode is a Climate Week special, in which we’ll be getting an insider’s view of New York Climate Week - the people there, the key events, trends and topics.This year’s theme is ‘It’s Time‘, emphasises the urgency of climate action and spotlight businesses, organisations, and governments already driving momentum and breaking down barriers to progress. Today, Becky is joined by Annabelle Stamm and Stuart McLachlan, who were on the ground at Climate Week representing Anthesis, a company committed to driving sustainable performance. They spent the week bringing together clients and organisations to address challenges, break down obstacles, and accelerate meaningful change.Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that’s helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders’ Guide to Purpose HERE.To learn more about sustainable performance, follow Anthesis on Linkedin.
Talent and customers choose companies with purpose over those who only prioritise profit. Businesses must step up or get left behind. But where to start?
Purposing speaks with leaders from some of the world’s most recognised brands to discover how they built purpose into their businesses. Join CEO of Given Agency, Becky Willan and a host of guests as they demystify this misunderstood topic into clear, actionable advice you can use in your own business.
Why did John Lewis Partnership modernise their purpose in the midst of a global pandemic? How did The Body Shop make their purpose matter to everyone in their business? What are Lloyds Banking Group doing to make decisions differently, to help Britain prosper?
All this and more on this season of Purposing.
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