Podcasts about chief executives

This week Connie and Jan discuss the Public Spaces Protection Order that has been passed by Thanet District Council (TDC). In the summer of 2024, the FSU threatened legal action when TDC proposed a similar measure. This is their second attempt, and there are still serious concerns that it will infringe on speech rights and is likely to be unlawful – the swearing ban! https://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/council-launches-fresh-bid-to-fine-people-for-swearing-327075/ Jon Farley was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a satirical image made and published by Private Eye magazine about the proscription of Palestine Action. He was held for 6 hours and was eventually told no further action would be taken. The FSU has offered to look into helping the protestor with securing an apology from Leeds police. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/23/private-eye-cartoon-arrest-ian-hislop-protest Lord Toby Young has called for Akeela Ahmed to step down from the government's  Islamophobia Working Group due to a conflict of interest. Ms Ahmed is the incoming Chief Executive of the British Muslim Trust which aims to monitor incidents of Islamophobia and “raise awareness” of hate crime with the help of £1 million a year donation from the government, we argue that her position calls into question the ability of the working group to objectively assess the merits of an official definition of Islamophobia. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/21/conflict-interest-row-over-rayners-islamophobia-definition/?mc_cid=ced63ae64a&mc_eid=ad5cde99a7 Finally, some good news. Lord Chris Smith, a supporter of free speech and academic freedom, has been elected to the Chancellorship of Cambridge University! You can read his responses to a survey sent to all candidates in the election  by Alumni for Free Speech here.

Health and Safety experts say the Government need to consider people's lives as they set to change scaffolding regulations. Government officials are consulting with the construction sector on whether to relax certain rules on work site scaffolding, making them only compulsory in some situations. Construction Health and Safety Chief Executive, Chris Alderson told Ryan Bridge falling from height is the number reason people are killed at work globally, but not in New Zealand. He says we've been doing something differently that has saved people's lives, so the Government needs to be careful. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jennifer Friend, Chief Executive Officer and Owner at Friend Surgical Solutions, shares insights on key trends in ambulatory surgery centers including shifting procedure sites, AI-driven efficiencies and private equity's evolving role. She also discusses the financial realities facing ASCs and offers strategies for sustainable growth and care access in both urban and rural settings.

In this episode, Jennifer Friend, Chief Executive Officer and Owner at Friend Surgical Solutions, shares insights on key trends in ambulatory surgery centers including shifting procedure sites, AI-driven efficiencies and private equity's evolving role. She also discusses the financial realities facing ASCs and offers strategies for sustainable growth and care access in both urban and rural settings.

In this episode, Jennifer Friend, Chief Executive Officer and Owner at Friend Surgical Solutions, shares insights on key trends in ambulatory surgery centers including shifting procedure sites, AI-driven efficiencies and private equity's evolving role. She also discusses the financial realities facing ASCs and offers strategies for sustainable growth and care access in both urban and rural settings.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Kenneth Waller, Chief Executive Officer of Norwalk Community Health Center. He shares how the organization is scaling services, leveraging data and AI, and staying mission-focused while navigating funding challenges and industry uncertainty.

Irish hoteliers are pushing back against "misleading claims" about the cost of a 9% VAT reduction, arguing the Government's one-billion euro figure is inflated. They also contend any reduction would apply solely to food services, not accommodation, at a significantly lower cost. Paul Gallagher is Chief Executive of the Irish Hotels Federation.

Jonathan Turner, Chief Executive of the UK Lawyers for Israel; and Shay Brennan, a member of the foreign affairs committee and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown.

Hosts Anna and Andy mark two years since Dr Michele Afif became Chief Executive at The Brain Tumour Charity by asking about her early life, her previous careers in medicine and law - and a few more questions that we crowdsourced from our listeners. In response, Michele explains how she's focused The Charity on turning its co-created strategy into a 'strategy in action'. She's honed in on what it needs to deliver, what evidence backs that up and how it can deliver truly transformative results. She describes it as asking the question: "How do we push one or two big boulders up the same hill rather than hundreds of boulders up hundreds of hills?"Michele also talks about her proudest moments, her biggest challenge, The Charity's imminent plans and the advice she'd give her younger self. And if you have any questions for Michele or The Charity, you can email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.orgBetter Safe Than TumourIf you or someone you know needs a listening ear, you can contact our Support Team by calling 0808 800 0004 or by emailing support@thebraintumourcharity.org For general information about the podcast, you can email podcast@thebraintumourcharity.org

This week we are discussing returning to a career in research after a break for family reasons, health or caring responsibilities. We will explore challenges, the skills shortage in STEM, success stories and support available. With me to discuss all of this is Dr Katie Perry, Chief Executive at the Daphne Jackson Trust.

Explore how digital distractions are draining our energy and fragmenting our attention, making it harder to engage in the deep, focused work that leads to breakthroughs. Join Aurecon’s Chief Executive for Australia Todd Battley and Professor Jason Mattingley from the Queensland Brain Institute for this first part of a two-part series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County // Pat Crotty, Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland.

Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢2 million following his arraignment in a GH¢280 million extortion and money laundering case filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Clare and I shared a stage at Quirk's London in May, and we were reflecting on the amount of disruption in the corporate Insight world at this moment. Reorganisations, budget freezes, headcount cuts, senior roles disrupted… we're seeing it all.And – spoiler alert for next week's roundtable episode – I personally don't think this period of change is going to end any time soon.In this environment, it's particularly important to reflect on our Insight team's output, because it's the output that you will usually be known for. It's what will largely dictate other departments' views of Insight itself and the role we could play.Clare is a great advocate for ‘Insight productisation'; identifying our core outputs, structuring them, packaging them, branding them, using test and learn to see how they land, then developing a comm's plan to encourage more stakeholders to engage with them. She has also always had KPIs in place to measure each Insight product's success – usually its return on investment. Topics DiscussedInsight teams and product optimisation (00:09)Transforming Insight teams through productisation (08:50) Product differentiation (15:19) Strategic Insight management for impact (20:40) The future of Insight teams (28:39)  Highlights“Businesses are constantly having to anticipate change. Now they're having to think forward. They're having to react quickly, get on the front foot and navigate change, and COVID made that business as usual.” (05:14)“Another part of my role was developer cap innovation, so we were quite specific on exactly what we were doing, what the products were and how we were taking best practice from design, research and various other things agile work to productize what we needed to deliver.” (14.51)“So it was initially targeted at the board, but then that became the consistent knowledge base and fact pack for the rest of the business and it was a Halo product because the KPIs that had been identified within it were then the things that we tracked and we reported onto the business on a monthly basis.” (21.14)“I think my other advice would be to embrace AI and use it to empower you. There is nothing more empowering than being able to do insight faster, quicker and enabled by tech.” (25.52) Please listen to find out more! This is episode 75 of the Transforming Insight podcast. If you have the ambition to transform your Insight team and the role it plays in your organisation, please tune in to future episodes. Not only will we explore the 42 secrets of successful corporate Insight teams as outlined in the Transforming Insight book, we will also talk to senior corporate Insight leaders, delve into books that have inspired us, and discuss new best practice research carried out with the IMA's corporate members.You won't want to miss this! So please subscribe - and thank you for listening.  About James Wycherley, the author of Transforming InsightJames Wycherley was Director of Customer Insight and Analytics at Barclays Bank from 2005 to 2015 when he became Chief Executive of the Insight Management Academy (IMA). He published his first book, Transforming Insight, in 2020, and his second, The Insight Leader's Playbook, in 2025, and he hosts the Insight forums and the Transforming Insight podcast.An entertaining keynote speaker, he has presented over 50 times at Quirk's events, a global record, and has provided thought leadership in the UK, USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, India and the Middle East.The Insight Management Academy is the world's leading authority on transforming corporate Insight teams, and its vision is to inspire and support every Insight leader to transform the impact of Insight in their organisation. Resources:If you would like more information on any of the ideas discussed in this episode of the Transforming Insight podcast, please visit www.insight-management.org DisclaimerThe Transforming Insight podcast is published by the Insight Management Academy and produced by Zorbiant.All rights reserved.   

Drones are the technological equivalent of the airplane a century ago. Manna Drones delivering food in the West Dublin area. But plans to expand to other parts of the city have faced huge resistance from locals who don't like the buzzing sounds. Are we about to shoo away a genuine business technology company or can planning rows be surmounted? All to discuss with Bobby Healy the Chief Executive of Manna Drone Delivery.

In this episode, we visit a city with a proud sense of identity and a bold vision for the future. Liverpool is famous for its maritime heritage, musical legacy, and vibrant culture. But today it's reimagining itself as a hub for science, technology and inclusive innovation. We explore how civic leaders, entrepreneurs and community voices are driving change, from green shipping corridors and digital connectivity to inclusive growth and skills for the next generation. We hear from Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region; Ruth Wood, CEO of Mersey Maritime; Bill Addy, Chief Executive of Liverpool BID Company; Frank McKenna, CEO of Downtown in Business; Simone Roche, CEO of Northern Power Women; Colin Sinclair and Emily Robson from Knowledge Quarter Liverpool; David Meyerowitz, Chair of the Business and Enterprise Board; Richard Willis from Haskoning; and Mark Wray, Head of Maritime at Connected Places Catapult.

A new government report warns the number homeless people in New Zealand has increased at a rate researchers believe is faster than population growth. Chief Executive of Wellington's Downtown Community Ministry Natalia Cleland spoke to Corin Dann.

Anna Roth, President and Chief Executive Officer at Tahoe Forest Hospital District, joins the podcast to discuss her transition into a new leadership role and how she's navigating the evolving healthcare landscape under a new presidential administration. She shares her thoughts on the rise of technology, the initiatives she's focused on, and the industry trends she's keeping a close eye on to drive innovation and patient-centered care.

Wambui Mbarire MBS Chief Executive Officer RETRAK on #DriveInn with Chiko and Fellaris by Capital FM

Auckland's predicted rapid growth, and all the implications that come with that, has been set out in a pre local government election report from the council's Chief Executive, Phil Wilson. 

Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis. But amidst the political and media debate about the fixes to our housing woes, public housing has slipped from view. There's concern that funding commitments are a far cry from the broad based approach to public rental housing which has supported so many Australians in the past, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. So where does Australia go from here? Join Rebecca Pinkstone, Chief Executive of Homes NSW, Alistair Sisson of Macquarie University, City of Sydney Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore, plus public housing tenants Norrie May-Welby and Karyn Brown at this Festival of Urbanism event recorded in late 2024. Photo: Wedge-Tail Pictures

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to today's fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, with commentary available for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. They discuss Liam Dawson playing his first Test in 8 years and what he'll bring to the side. They'll also discuss India's selection dilemma ahead of this Test, and ask what bowlers will play alongside Bumrah and Siraj. The Chief Executive of Major League Cricket Johnny Grave joins the show to reflect on his first season in charge of the tournament, and discuss the notion of two tiers in Test Cricket. Plus, they discuss the news that England will host the next 3 World Test Championship finals, look at some of the big stories in the county game and bring you The Final Word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Pete November, Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Health. He shares insights on elevating the role of nurses, tackling workforce development, and transforming care through innovation, education, and a deeply human-centered leadership approach.

Mr Frank Mwiti Chief Executive Officer Nairobi Securities Exchange on #DriveInn with Chiko and Fellaris by Capital FM

A review published today of the National Drugs Strategy To discuss this Minister Jennifer Murnane Department of Health with Responsibilty for Public Health, Wellbeing & the National Drugs Strategy, Pauline McKeown, Chief Executive, Coolmine & Andy O'Hara, former drug addict and now Coordinator at UISCE, an organisation advocating for drug users.

Dylan Firth is Chief Executive of the Brewers Association of New Zealand and joins Emile Donovan.

On today's episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Harper.David is the Chief Executive and Founder of Ax-AI, a legal tech company focused on helping law firms and litigation financiers make sense of AI and digital transformation. With a dynamic, high-energy approach, David is passionate about cutting through the noise of tech overload to deliver scalable, human-centered solutions. His mission is to ensure that technology is empowering legal professionals—rather than overwhelming them—by starting with purpose, thoughtful design, and a clear focus on client value.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Jay Grider, Chief Quality Officer and Chief Executive Officer, Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, University of Kentucky. Dr. Grider discusses proactive workforce planning, statewide collaboration to address nursing shortages, and how UK HealthCare is applying high-reliability principles to transform HR operations for better recruitment and retention outcomes.

In our 6:30 half hour, we commence with a weekly series to honor our country's Chief Executives as we count down to America 250. We start, of course, with The Indispensable Man himself -- George Washington. Joining us to discuss him is George Washington Foundation Vice President David Muraca.

Retail NZ is criticising the Commerce Commission's regulatory change to card payment fees. The Commission today announced new regulations on interchange fees, reducing charges to businesses for taking Visa and Mastercard payments. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says it's a complex issue - and these changes won't address everything. "This is one part of the merchant service fee, there's about 5 or 6 fees depending on how you structure your payment portfolio that may cut the merchant service fee. The Commerce Commission has said they won't get that fee down to one percent maximum." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode examines a challenge at the heart of development finance. Much energy is focused on mobilising more capital in low-income countries and emerging economies, but funding alone isn't enough. A deeper issue persists: there simply aren't enough bankable projects – ventures that are ready to absorb investments at scale.Traditionally, development finance has been demand-led – waiting for the right opportunities to emerge. But this model is evolving. Some development institutions (DFIs) are now looking to actively help create the very markets we want to invest in.Our recent report explores this shift, highlighting how institutions like British International Investment (BII) and Norfund are stepping in to initiate entirely new commercial ventures in challenging markets. These aim to generate critical investments in sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare.So what does it take to build truly investable opportunities from the ground up? Experts discuss how to create sustainable, locally owned ventures that can deliver lasting development impact.GuestsSara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODI GlobalPaddy Carter, Director of Development Economics, British International InvestmentFrederique Dahan, Director, Development and Public Finance team, ODI GlobalShaun Githuku, Director, Gridworks Development Partners LLPNoah Law, Labour MP for St Austell and Newquay & Member of the International Development Committee, UK ParliamentRelated resourcesDFI sponsorship of new platforms and ventures: why and how? (Report, ODI Global)DFI sponsorship of new platforms and ventures: why and how? (Video of report launch event, ODI Global)Risk, return and impact (Report, British International Investment)Gridworks Development Partners LLP (British international Investment)MedAccess (British International Investment)

What if becoming a better leader meant letting go of being the expert? In this Unlearn episode, I'm joined by David Tuck, Chief Executive of Waracle, for a thoughtful and human-centered conversation on the mindset shifts required to lead high-performing teams in complex, fast-changing environments.David's leadership journey spans over 15 years of agile transformation, commercial growth, and organizational design. He's held executive roles at Kin + Carta, The App Business, ThoughtWorks, and Scott Logic, and now leads Waracle, a strategic design and technology consultancy that builds trusted digital products for enterprise clients.Known for his calm conviction and people-first approach, David shares how curiosity, craft, and long-term client intimacy have shaped his leadership philosophy. From stepping back in his career to hone his sales skills, to becoming a CEO who leads experts by asking better questions, David reflects on what it means to grow companies—and yourself—by design. This episode explores how to lead through inquiry, build trust at scale, and why today's leaders must become “Chief Unlearn Officers” to stay relevant in an AI-powered world.Key TakeawaysCraft First, Climb Later: David shares why stepping back from leadership to deepen his sales craft at Waracle gave him the clarity and credibility to lead more effectively.Lead Without Knowing Everything: CEOs don't need all the answers—they need to ask better questions and create space for their teams to excel.AI Starts with Literacy: Leaders must understand AI fundamentals to steer transformation and avoid becoming disconnected from how value is created.From Specialist to Generalist: The CEO role is about orchestration—shifting from doing to enabling across functions and disciplines.Human Connection Still Wins: At Waracle and beyond, trust, empathy, and meaningful relationships still drive long-term business success in an AI-powered world.Additional InsightsRedefine Leadership as Service: A CEO's job is to help others succeed, not to control every decision or be the expert in the room.Ask Better Questions: Using frameworks like the probing pyramid can unlock better thinking and faster alignment across teams.Don't Automate the Human: AI can accelerate delivery, but it can't replace the emotional intelligence and trust that drive real impact.Create Space for Reflection: Strategic pauses and structured dialogue lead to more thoughtful, inclusive decisions—especially in hybrid teams.Unlearn to Move Forward: Leaders need to let go of outdated habits and create the conditions for new thinking to thrive.Useful ResourcesDavid Tuck on LinkedInWaracle on LinkedInWaracle WebsiteDavid Bowie's 1999 interview on the future of the internetWaracle's AI Literacy ProgramFollow the Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryoreilly Personal site:

Andrew Copson speaks to actor, writer, and Humanists UK patron Stephen Fry about his life and career, touching on everything from his concerns that near-universal perspectives on equality could be under threat from prejudiced AI models, to the intriguing paradox of human behaviour in relation to the individual vs the mass. He delves into our innate moral sense of right and wrong, as well as the value of uncertainty. Please note: there are some quality issues with Andrew's audio. What I Believe was the title of two separate essays by the philosopher Bertrand Russell and the philosopher EM Forster in the early 20th century. These two humanists set out their approach to life, their fundamental worldview, in a way that was accessible to all. In this podcast, Chief Executive of Humanists UK, Andrew Copson, speaks to humanists today to understand more about what they believe, to understand more about the values, convictions, and opinions they live by. Humanists UK is the national charity working on behalf of non religious people to advance free thinking and promote a tolerant society. If you'd like to support the podcast or find out more about the humanist approach to life or the work that we do, please visit humanists.uk. If you like what you see, please consider joining as a member. You can follow Humanists UK on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok – and please remember to leave a 5 star review! What I Believe is produced by Sophie Castle.

Anyone can start a brand overnight, but how do you make it work and last? Brett Marchand, CEO of Plus Company, has picked the democratisation of brands as his shiny new object. In this episode, we talk about how the barriers have lowered when it comes to brand building, but how it's still as tough as ever to create meaningful marketing around it. Plus, find out how to come back after losing it all and some top data driven marketing tips.

On today's show, we critique new CAO Odie Donald's introduction to Richmond, continue to discuss the subject of a diminished Chief Executive, reflect on the ICE crackdown in Chesterfield County, get a Green City update, and contemplate whether the Democrat Party will move farther to the left. Our guests are Andrew Phillips, Jeff Katz, and Jonathan Spiers. Enjoy!

The Prime Minister has launched a 'new era' for the NHS that aims to move away from reactive care in hospitals to preventing illness through community services. It's an ambitious plan and one with a lot of ambition and a lot of unknowns. James Gallagher discusses the plans with Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, an independent think tank working to improve health and care across England, and Sally Gainsbury, Senior Policy Analyst at the Nuffield Trust, specialising in evidence-based research on health and social care provision in the UK.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being touted as a way to improve efficiency and save money in the 10 Year Plan and every day in healthcare there are headlines about new AI-driven tools that could revolutionise medicine. In a new mini-series, James hears about different ways AI is being used starting with heart scans that use AI to analyse large amounts of data to predict health outcomes in a way that would be near impossible for a human to achieve. He talks to Dr Arunashis Sau from the National Heart & Lung Institute at Imperial College, London.Also, with a 200-year-old condom made from a sheep's insides attracting crowds to the Rijksmuseum in The Netherlands, James finds out about the history of condoms with cultural historian Dr Kate Stephenson.Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Tom Bonnett Additional production: Ella Hubber Editors: Glyn Tansley and Martin Smith

Bryan Pascoe, Chief Executive of ICMA, reflects on ICMA's role and priorities in the international capital markets.

BnM announce today that applications are now officially open for the Accelerate Green Grow 2026 Programme, Ireland's pioneering accelerator for climate-focused enterprises. The programme will commence in January 2026, offering another cohort of scaling sustainability innovators the opportunity to accelerate their climate impact. Now in its fourth year, Accelerate Green continues to build momentum as a hub for the next generation of green leaders in Ireland. Since its inception in 2022, the programme has supported 60 Irish companies, helping them scale their solutions, expand into new markets, secure investment, and collectively contribute over 700 jobs to the Irish economy. A Programme Designed for Growth in the Green Economy The Accelerate Green Grow Programme is designed specifically for established SMEs and STEM entrepreneurs who are either scaling or pivoting their businesses to align with the climate change economy. Areas of innovation include renewable energy, sustainable software, circular economy, biodiversity, healthcare, foodtech, and other environmental sectors. Delivered in partnership with Resolve Partners, the programme combines eight intensive modules of strategic business workshops, mentoring, and industry engagement. Participants will benefit from business strategy and scale-up mentorship, support in investor readiness and articulating their climate impact, connections with policymakers, funders, and enterprise agencies, opportunities to pilot solutions within BnM, and a platform to present their innovations at the programme's capstone conference, attended by over 300 stakeholders. Tom Donnellan, Chief Executive of BnM commented: "Accelerate Green is a cornerstone of our commitment to Ireland's climate transition. We are proud to support innovators who are not only building successful businesses but are also making real contributions to biodiversity, sustainability, and carbon reduction. Accelerate Green Grow 2026 will continue to strengthen Ireland's position as a global leader in climate entrepreneurship. It is an unmissable opportunity for businesses looking to grow and scale in the sustainability sector and I encourage all to apply. I look forward to meeting the newest cohort of Grow participants and to learning more about their unique climate solutions." BnM provides unparalleled support throughout the programme, including access to senior leadership expertise, facilities in Boora, Co. Offaly, and the opportunity for direct collaboration on innovation projects. Each participating company is also introduced to a wide ecosystem of industry experts, research networks, and potential investors - positioning them for rapid growth and global scalability. Notable outcomes from previous cohorts include a collaboration between Hibra Design, an Irish automotive engineering development company (AGG 2023 alumni) and BnM's Land and Habitats team to electrify the BnM tractor fleet. Their pilot programme called Boglands Electric Tractor Re-engineering (BETR) commences this month. Similarly, a joint venture between Acel Energy and Conneely Builders, who met during the Accelerate Green Grow 2024 programme have earlier this year secured a contract to deliver a 1.2MW solar farm at Shannon Airport, supplying up to 20% of the airport's electricity needs. Fiona Nulty, co-founder of Biosense and participant in the Accelerate Green Grow 2025 cohort, reflected on their experience from the year: 'Taking part in BnM Accelerate Green Grow with Resolve Partners has been invaluable for our business. The expert guidance, mentoring, and peer network helped us to sharpen our strategy, build confidence in our direction, and grow our ambition. It is a well-structured, programme that gives real time and support to companies working on complex environmental challenges." Applications can be made at www.accelerategreen.ie. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Pod...

Amid the controversy regarding the extent to which Joe Biden was actually functioning as Chief Executive when in office, Hofstra professor Meena Bose joins the show specifically so as to discuss the last administration's use of an autopen on legal documents.

Joining me now is Eddie Taaffe, Chief Executive of Wexford County Council, to talk about an exciting new tourism development initiative led by Fáilte Ireland. We'll hear what it means for the county, how it plans to attract more visitors, and the long-term vision for Wexford as a must-visit destination.

The Government has its eyes on boosting international student numbers. It's looking at extending "in study" work rights with the hope of doubling the sector's economic contribution to 7.2 billion dollars by 2034. Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan says it won't get us back to the highest numbers seen back in 2016. He says it will make sure international education gets to a level where it's making a significant contribution to the economy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Brayben is a two-time Olivier award winner for Best Actress in A Musical for Tammy Faye and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Now she is reprising the role of Elizabeth Laine in Girl From the North Country currently on stage at the Old Vic in London. Katie joins Anita Rani to explain what has drawn her back to this role.A third of women who died during or in the year after pregnancy were known to children's social care, according to new research. The study by Kings College London, Oxford University and the charity Birth Companions, examined the data of nearly 1,400 women who died between 2014 and 2022. In particular, they looked at the 420 known to social services, half of those women died by suicide or from substance-related causes. Anita discusses the research with Kaat De Backer, Researcher King's College London and Amy Van Zyl, Chief Executive, Her Circle.From Frank Sinatra to the Beatles, many of the biggest male stars built their early careers on the romantic appeal to young women. Bea Martinez-Gatell is author of Swoon, Fangirls, Their Idols And The Counterculture of Female Lust – From Byron To The Beatles. She joins Anita to explain that far from passive consumers, fangirls were actually tastemakers, visionaries and cultural disruptors.Actor Jane Birkin's original Hermes Birkin has sold for £7.4 million pounds - becoming the most valuable handbag to ever be sold at auction. What makes the bag so iconic? Justine Picardie, writer and former editor in chief of Harpers Bazaar, and Marisa Meltzer, who has written It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin, join Anita to discuss the story behind the bag and what makes a fashion accessory so alluring.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Vidhya Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia. Vidhya shares insights on structured leadership rounding to elevate patient satisfaction, workforce development programs to combat staffing shortages, and how leveraging data and analytics drives both clinical and operational excellence.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Raymond Hino, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Coos Hospital. Ray shares how implementing the Epic EHR system transformed operations, how the hospital is addressing reimbursement challenges through service diversification, and why creating a strong culture and leadership presence is key to workforce retention in rural healthcare.

Kennedy Odede Founder and Chief Executive Officer (SHOFCO) on #DriveInn with Chiko and Fellaris by Capital FM

In this episode, Tracy D. Chu, Corporate VP of Population Health and Chief Executive of the ACO at Scripps Health, shares how integrated leadership across operations and strategy enables better execution in ambulatory care and value-based models. She discusses managing capacity, recognizing early warning signs in teams, and the importance of intentional leadership in supporting high-performing healthcare organizations.

Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins discuss some of the main media stories in the news this week including the latest allegations about TV presenter Gregg Wallace with Max Goldbart, International TV Editor at Deadline. French police have been filmed getting tough with migrants getting into dinghies to cross the Channel this week, but was it just for the cameras as some claim? Andrew Harding BBC Paris Correspondent talks about his report which made headlines this week and Catherine Norris Trent, senior correspondent at France 24 reflects on how the French media cover the issue. Heloise Wood, Deputy News Editor, at Bookseller talks about fact checking in the publishing industry after claims the hit book The Salt Path which was made into a film isn't really a truthful biography and as Oasis performs live for the first time since 2009, we consider who owns the iconic images of their reunion concert? Andrew Moger, Chief Executive of the News Media Coalition and Danni Scott, Music and entertainment reporter at the Metro discuss. Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

Why are the British paying more for energy than anywhere else in Europe? How does society navigate the anxiety of having children during the climate crisis? What does the UK government need to do in order to speed up our transition to green energy? Rory and Alastair are joined by the Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee and former CEO of Energy UK, Emma Pinchbeck, to answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-free listening for both TRIP and Leading, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members' chatroom on Discord. Join today or enjoy a free trial at ⁠therestispolitics.com⁠⁠. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producers: Alice Horrell Producers: Nicole Maslen Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices