Podcasts by The Green Room

Episode #61: What comes first, vision or buy-in? from 2023-11-28T03:00

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Episode #60: How do you get to where you want to be? from 2023-11-14T03:00

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Episode #59: How do you make the most of momentum? from 2023-10-31T03:00

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Episode #58: Who's responsible for being responsible? from 2023-10-17T03:00

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Episode #57: What makes you feel like you belong? from 2023-10-03T03:00

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Episode #56: What if we all live to 100? from 2023-09-19T03:00

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Episode #55: Should leaders think more like activists? from 2023-09-07T03:00

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Episode #54: Season 7 Launch from 2023-09-05T06:00

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Episode #53: Season 6 wrap up from 2023-07-25T03:00

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Episode #52: Does being you get easier with age? from 2023-07-04T03:00

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Episode #51: What does it take to make an idea a success? from 2023-06-20T03:00

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Episode #50: What’s the truth behind financial crime? from 2023-06-06T10:05:41

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Episode #49: Can one person change a big business? from 2023-05-16T03:00

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Episode #48: What’s the secret to changing behaviours? from 2023-05-02T03:00

We spend our days reacting, responding, pivoting. To the latest trends, headlines and/or that urgent email in your inbox.

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Episode #47: Can AI help us be more human? from 2023-03-21T03:00

Autocorrect. Chatbots. Social ...

Episode #46: Does when we’re born affect how we work? from 2023-02-14T03:00

Baby boomers. Generation X. Millennials. Gen Z. And make way for Generation Alpha… Labels can help us understand the world, but they often become unhelpful generalisations – especially at work. ...

Episode #45: Would more of us thrive in a circular economy? from 2023-01-17T03:00

We often say we’re going round in circles like it’s a bad thing. But it might just be the key to a better future for our planet – and the people on it. That’s the idea behind switching to a circ...

Episode #44: Could my money move the world? from 2022-11-07T15:43:25

Money shapes the world – from our savings accounts to big investment decisions. But many of us don’t feel confident when it comes to money. And that’s a shame. Because our decisions about money ...

Episode #43: How can we be better at amplifying underrepresented voices? from 2022-10-04T09:16:40

Our stories matter. Sharing them is one way in which we can change the world for the better. The trouble is, some stories are represented more than others. So, how do we change that? What can we...

Episode #42: What makes a great place to live and work? from 2022-09-08T06:13:01

Beautiful green spaces. Vibrant high street. Good schools. Easy commutes. We all look for different things when weighing up where to live and work. Some parts of the UK have always been seen as ...

Episode #41: Where do you start when everything matters? from 2022-07-19T05:12:12

Who doesn’t love ticking things off the to do list? But when it gets a bit too long, overwhelm can take over. It’s the same when we think of the planet too. We all want to make a difference, but...

Episode #40: Could technology make us more active? from 2022-06-28T08:54:06

For this episode, we invited Scottish tennis coach Judy Murray (aka Andy and Jamie’s mum) and Mark Lillie, our global technology strategy and transformation partner, to dive into this week’s big...

Episode #39: Will the metaverse make work better? from 2022-06-07T08:50:33

For some, the arrival of the metaverse seems like the plot of a sci-fi blockbuster. It’s exciting but it can be hard to grasp. Is it just the natural evolution of hybrid working? Or is it someth...

Episode #38: What did we learn over the past year? from 2021-12-15T11:40:27

The power of conversation never ceases to amaze us.

After another fantastic year of honest and insightful discussions, we’re feeling a little nostalgic here in The Green Room HQ.

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Episode #37: How is the conversation about disability at work changing? from 2021-11-30T03:00

Talking about disability at work isn’t something new. But how has the conversation changed over the years? And is it changing fast enough?

There are 14.1 million disabled people in the UK...

Episode #36: How do you start a movement? from 2021-11-09T03:00

Many of us are trying to change something. No matter who we are or where we live, we want to make our corner of the world a little bit better for those around us.

Around the world, people...

Episode #35: How do we create work that’s good for our wellbeing? from 2021-10-05T03:00

Hybrid working. It sounds like the shiny solution to what the future of work is going to look like. But we wouldn’t blame you if you felt part excited, part wondering how it’s all going to work....

Episode #34: What does it take to trust a business? from 2021-08-03T03:00

Trust. It can be hard to define, but we all know how it feels. They say it takes a long time to build and a short time to lose.   

So what are the fundamentals of trust in business? Is it...

Episode #33: What’s the secret to performing at your best? from 2021-07-13T03:00

Many of us can relate to taking pride in performing to the highest level we’re capable of. Writing the best essay we can at school. Running that 5k in the park against the clock every Saturday. ...

Episode #32: Can a business make money and do good at the same time? from 2021-06-29T03:00

What does it mean to be responsible? There’s no right answer. In fact, it’s easy to get it wrong.

Every day we make decisions. Driven by what we believe in. What we stand for. An...

Episode #31: Should my next car be electric? from 2021-06-08T03:00

Vehicles running on clean electricity for miles. It seemed like something out of a movie – until it wasn’t.​

The modern car invented by Karl Benz and produced for the masses by Henry Ford...

Episode #30: Are women rewriting the rules? from 2021-03-02T03:00

We’ve seen female leaders applauded for their responses to the global pandemic. Female activists driving the agenda on climate change, period poverty and everything in between. And laws being re...

Episode #29: Is there light at the end of the tunnel? from 2021-02-02T03:00

We’re all looking for a little hope at the moment. Since we launched The Green Room two years ago, we’ve seen the world around us change in so many ways.

We wanted to take a moment to pau...

Episode #28: Does the way we bank leave some people behind? from 2021-01-12T03:00

They say money makes the world go round. And it’s not untrue. At the very least, it keeps our washing machines going round, the wheels on our cars spinning and the hours you clock in at work tic...

Episode #27: Is technology our planet’s best hope? from 2020-11-24T03:00

It’s hard to think of a part of our lives that isn’t impacted by technology. It’s made our world more connected. Our work easier to do. Limitless choice at our fingertips. But it’s also contribu...

Episode #26: Will travel ever be the same again? from 2020-11-10T03:00

Hands up if you had a trip cancelled because of COVID-19. As the pandemic continues to evolve, spending time abroad, exploring that new city or walking along a deserted beach may have to wait a ...

Episode #25: Do we care more about a brand or what they stand for? from 2020-10-27T03:00

Humans are funny creatures. We wake up and brew ourselves a cuppa, using only our favourite teabags of course. We butter our bread using our favourite spreads (or not, you love it or you hate it...

Episode #24: What’s it like to be Black in Britain today? from 2020-10-13T03:00

How often do you think about race?

If you’re white, chances are – rarely. That’s because you’re unlikely to be the only person in a room who looks like you.

If you’re Black, race d...

Episode #23: One year on: did anything go to plan? from 2020-09-29T11:03:13

When our CEO Richard Houston took on the role in 2019, he spoke to our hosts about starting a new job and preparing for his next step. He was prepared for a challenging year, with uncertainty ar...

Episode #22: Can we finally stop talking about Brexit? from 2020-03-10T03:00

At 23:00 on January 31, three years and four months after the EU referendum, the UK officially stopped being a member of the EU.  In that time, we’ve had three prime ministers and two general el...

Episode #21: Are we buying less because we care more? from 2020-02-25T03:00

Over the last few decades, businesses have struggled to keep up with our demand for more. Supermarkets provided us with a dazzling selection of affordable ready meals. Online retailers gave us a...

Episode #20: How much are we prepared to share for an easy life? from 2020-02-11T03:00

We live in a data-driven world. And it would be pretty difficult to exist in it without sharing information about who we are and what we like. But are we trading our privacy for the convenient l...

Episode #19: Why do the experts keep getting it wrong? from 2019-12-03T03:00

Back in 2016, economists said Brexit was unlikely to happen and the media reported that Hillary Clinton was a safe bet for the US presidency. Since then, it’s fair to say that world events have ...

Episode #18: Is technology really making our lives better? from 2019-11-19T03:00

From smarter healthcare to remote working, there’s no doubt that technology has had a positive impact on our lives. But there are downsides too. In an always-on world, how is constant connection...

Episode #17: Why aren’t we taught how to adult? from 2019-11-05T03:00

Tax forms. Mortgages. Pensions. Most of us have to deal with them at some point in our lives, but do we really understand them?

We all know we’ll have to take control of our finances when...

Episode #16: Are we taking young voices seriously enough? from 2019-10-15T03:00

Today’s younger generation are the most informed, educated, connected generation in human history, with a lot of ideas too. Every day, we’re seeing young activists hitting the headlines in their...

Episode #15: Do working fathers have it easy? from 2019-10-01T03:00

Comical stereotypes of dads often show fatherhood as a bit of fun. Think dad dancing, dad jokes, dad bods and daddy day care. But with more dads than ever before now actively involved in parenti...

Episode #14: Why do we think about mental and physical health differently? from 2019-09-17T03:00

We all have mental health, in the same way we all have physical health. So why do we only talk about it when something goes wrong?

Why don’t we look after our mental health until we have ...

Episode #13: Does starting a new job ever get easier? from 2019-09-03T03:00

Starting a new job can be daunting, as our new CEO Richard Houston knows only too well. As he approaches his first 100 days on the job, we’re talking first day nerves and how to prepare for taki...

Episode #12: Should we be teaching kids to code? from 2019-07-09T03:00

In a modern world dominated by software, has coding become the most important language of all? Or are we focusing on tech skills at the expense of all others...

How do we ensure the next ...

Episode #11: Are our cities ready for the future? from 2019-06-25T03:00

Over two thirds of the global population will call a city home by 2050. This growth brings with it some major challenges, and some big opportunities. From transport to housing, technology to the...

Episode #10: What’s stopping us from making the most of international markets? from 2019-06-11T03:00

In a global world, the most successful companies need to be open to considering opportunities in other markets. 

But where do they start? Are UK businesses really making the most of oppor...

Episode #9: Can creativity change the world? from 2019-05-28T03:00

Creativity matters. Without it, we wouldn’t have science or medicine. We’d have no solutions, no innovation. Our economy needs new ideas to survive. But we don’t have enough of them. Why?

Episode #8: Does the high street have a future? from 2019-05-14T03:00

Once a bustling hub of activity, the high street as we know it is under threat. With 20% of all retail sales coming from online shopping, it seems that popping to the shops could one day become ...

Episode #7: Does having a side hustle make you more productive at work? from 2019-04-30T03:00

Research estimates that one in four of us run at least one business on the side. And, as usual, it seems millennials are the top culprits. For those aged 25-34, over a third are pursuing side pr...

Episode #6: Is it tough at the top? from 2019-04-09T03:00

David Sproul has been the CEO of Deloitte UK for the last eight years and was the first ever CEO of Deloitte North West Europe. It’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about what it’s like to m...

Episode #5: Will I ever feel good enough for my job? from 2019-03-19T03:00

Have you ever questioned whether you’re good enough? Afraid people will find out you’re not capable? Felt like a fraud? You’re not alone. Imposter Syndrome affects 70% of people at some point in...

Episode #4: Can one small change save the planet? from 2019-03-05T03:00

From reusable coffee cups to metal straws, we’re all familiar with the ‘war’ against single-use plastics. Eco-friendly options have become more mainstream, but how much difference can one small ...

Episode #3: What makes a great career? from 2019-02-18T20:00

Careers matter. Not just in terms of livelihoods, but how we define our identities. 

What matters to you at work? From a good boss and great benefits, to being recognised and making an im...

Episode #2: What can we learn from the underground economy? from 2019-02-03T20:22:54

Tired of the same old advice from the same old places? How about some innovation lessons from narcos, pirates and hackers?

We’re not encouraging you take up illegal activities, don’t worr...

Episode #1: What will be the last job on earth? from 2019-01-18T09:33:48

Would you trust a robot to lead an interview? Operate on you? Make your lunch?

It’s happening already. The way we work is changing. Technology is advancing at an unprecedented speed and m...