Podcasts about Virgin Money

In the latest Big Debate episode with Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory, they discuss tech, farm safety, regen ag, World Milk Day and NEETS (young people not in employment, education or training) and how agriculture can help – that's in the light of the publication of the interim report from Alan Milburn about young people and work. Could farming be part of the answer? Also featuring special guest Charlotte Kingham, Head Butcher at the Farmers Dog Pub in the Cotswolds.  Link to newsletter sign up - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

This week Ally and Sophie cover several different stories from fuel prices to trade deals, drought in the US, golden eagles to chicken campaigns and agricultural shows to Tractor Ted.  Hosted as always by dairy farmer Sophie Gregory and arable farmer Ally Hunter Blair.  Link to newsletter sign up - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory are joined by Virgin Money's UK Head of Agriculture Brian Richardson and Head of Agriculture in Scotland Stephen Buchan to take a broad look at UK agriculture over the past few months. 

For the first time in 21 years, Nationwide Building Society members will see a genuine choice on their AGM ballot paper. Jeremy McKeown sits down with James Sherwin-Smith, fintech executive, former MasterCard senior leader, and Oliver Wyman strategist, who is standing as the first member-nominated candidate for the Nationwide board since 2005.In this episode, James reveals what it actually takes to challenge the UK's largest building society: an FCA hearing, 350 hand-collected paper nomination forms, and a year-long battle over access to the member register. We explore why the Virgin Money acquisition went through without a member vote, why mutuals matter for everyone (not just their customers), and what every Nationwide member needs to know before ballots land in June ahead of the AGM on 15 July.Whether you're a Nationwide member, a building society customer, or simply interested in corporate governance and financial democracy, this conversation exposes a quiet erosion of member rights and what one maverick is doing about it.What You'll LearnWhy Nationwide's acquisition of Virgin Money never went to a member vote — and what it revealed about the society's governanceHow the "quick vote" box on Nationwide's ballot steers c. 85% of votes straight to the board's recommendationThe story behind James's FCA hearing (the first in 30 years) and his statutory fight for access to the member registerWhy the bar for member nominations was raised five times higher in 2000 — and what that means for democracy in mutualsHow a strong mutual sector keeps the wider banking market honest (and why mutuals didn't need bailing out in 2008)Why virtual-only AGMs are bad for member accountabilityThe difference between member ownership in theory and in practice at a £300bn institutionWhat every Nationwide member should do when their ballot arrives in JuneLinks & ResourcesJames's campaign website: james4nationwide.co.ukConnect with James on LinkedInJeremy on Substack: Hypernormal TimesEmail Jeremy: jeremymckeown@gmail.comSponsor: Progressive EquityTraining partner: Finance TalkingNationwide Building Society, Nationwide AGM 2026, James Sherwin Smith, member-nominated director, building society governance, Virgin Money acquisition, UK mutuals, mutual building society, corporate governance, FCA, financial democracy, member voting rights, Nationwide ballot, quick vote, cooperative banking, retail banking UK, Jeremy McKeown, In the Company of Mavericks

This week Ally and Sophie are asking whether farming in Wales has a bright future? They are joined by two Welsh farmers Abi Reader and James Powell. Also on the agenda is a discussion on wool prices, a stolen egg stand, the farmer choir on Britain's Got Talent and of course news from Ally's and Sophie's farms.  Hosted as always by dairy farmer Sophie Gregory and arable farmer Ally Hunter Blair.  Link to newsletter sign up - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

This Big Debate episode covers a wide range of topics from eggs and poultry to Great British Beef Week, Sophie's recent trip to the Netherlands, the London Marathon, Essex greenhouses and much more. The debate this week turns to public engagement and on farm education. Hosted as always by dairy farmer Sophie Gregory and arable farmer Ally Hunter Blair.  Link to newsletter sign up - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

We hit the floor at the European Chatbot and Conversational AI Summit in Edinburgh with a mic and a simple rule: answer a question, then leave one for the next person. What unfolds is a chain of questions and answers from practitioners at Lebara, Lloyds Banking Group, Uber, ElevenLabs, Carrefour, Virgin Money, Tesco, Jaja Finance and more. The result is an organic, unscripted snapshot of what the conversational AI community is actually thinking about right now.Topics spiral from enterprise AI adoption and the talent crunch, through agentic banking and agent metrics, to some surprisingly personal territory, including AI for mental health support, cardiac research and simplifying the mundane parts of everyday life.Chapters00:00 Intro02:24 Chris Miles, Group Product Lead - Chatbots & AI at Lebara03:12 Kellin Sjoerds, AI Engineer at Essent & Willeke van de Wetering, AI Engineer at Essent04:39 Andrew Lavis, Chatbot Analyst at Virgin Money05:08 Mathias Fanschek, Head Retail Strategy & Digital Transformation at Raiffeisen Bank International AG06:12 Andrei Spiridon, Head Retail Strategy & Business Transformation at Raiffeisen Conversational AI Lab08:20 Alan Nichol, CTO at RASA09:44 Adrian Matei, AI Product Manager at Jaja Finance11:00 Nikoletta Ventoura, Senior AI Conversation Designer at Tesco11:37 Maria Guermonprez, CX and Product Manager at Spix Industry12:19 Damien Bird, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft13:12 Gabriele Iuculano, Senior Test Platform Engineer, Schindler Group & Salvatore Raieli, Senior Data Scientist at Oncodesign14:53 Jared Browne, Group Head of AI Governance & Privacy at Fexco15:32 Laura Brady, GTM at ElevenLabs16:20 Laura Ball, Global AI CX GTM and Sales Lead at Zoom16:50 Sabrina Brunner, Technical Lead at Allianz Direct18:10 Lorraine Burrell, Conversation Design Lead at Lloyds Banking Group19:00 Jana Richter, Executive VP AI and Innovation at NFON AG19:44 Daniel Orenes Ferrandez, Senior Manager - Customer Experience at Uber21:06 Guillaume Blaquiere, Group Data Architect at Carrefour21:42 Laura Macleod, Business Applications, Centre of Excellence Lead at Virgin Money21:57 Kane's closing thoughtsShow notesFind out more about The European Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit: https://theeuropeanchatbot.comFollow Kane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanesimmsTake our updated AI Maturity Assessment: https://vuxworld.typeform.com/to/a26bf9Rr?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audioSubscribe to VUX World: https://vuxworld.typeform.com/to/Qlo5aaeWSubscribe to The AI Ultimatum Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/kanesimms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Ally and Sophie give their Spring update from their farms. They also discuss the food on the Artemis 2 Moon mission, rewilding, organic trade with Japan and much more.  What to do for the TELUS giveaway [THIS IS AN AD] (deadline: 23:59 on 9th May 2026):   1) Subscribe to the show wherever you are listening 2) Comment below (wherever you are listening) with 'TELUS GIVEAWAY'  3) Subscribe to the Meet the Farmers (RuralPod Media) Newsletter (see link below)  4) Email thebigdebate@ruralpodmedia.co.uk and write in your message: TELUS giveaway.  Link to giveaway full terms and conditions: https://www.ruralpodmedia.co.uk/meet-the-farmers-podcast-x-telus-agriculture-giveaway/  Link to newsletter sign up - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory turn their attention to the pig sector this week and are joined by mixed farmer Fred Allen, who farms near Newark, and Mark Haighton who is Pork Sector Director for AHDB. They ask about the current state of the sector and what its future might look like? Also on the agenda for this week are news stories including growing underground, cattle rustling and the farmer choir on Britain's Got Talent. 

In this episode, Sophie Gregory and Ally Hunter Blair explore the complexities of seasonal farm employment in the UK, featuring insights from Sacha Wooldridge, an immigration lawyer at Birketts LLP. They discuss licensing, visa caps, the employer pays principle, and any potential upcoming legal changes affecting seasonal and casual employment.

As conflict continues across the Middle East Sophie and Ally ask what it means for agriculture, especially as fuel prices rise? Aside from the humanitarian impact of the conflict there has been significant impact to the flow of materials. From oil to raw materials for fertiliser the agricultural supply chain has been significantly disrupted which will have consequences for farmers. Also in this episode Ally is joined by Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Emily Norton, to discuss her thoughts on its future, and Ally questions the value for money to levy payers. 

Following a discussion on this week's NFU Conference Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory are joined by three farmers to ask : ‘Is the Cereals Sector Fit for the Future?'  Guests include: Chris Baylis – Director of Farming at Sir Richard Sutton Limited which has farms in Lincolnshire and Berkshire. Andrew Court – Arable and beef farmer on 110 hectares (274 acres) in Staffordshire, farming regeneratively.  James Bowditch – 4th generation mixed farmer from Dorset. Arable, dairy, beef and sheep. 

Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory are joined by Virgin Money's UK Head of Agriculture Brian Richardson and Head of Agriculture in Scotland Stephen Buchan to take a broad look at UK agriculture today. 

This week Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory are asking : ‘Should we be taking food security more seriously in the UK and is investing in farming the answer?' This is following the publication of a report by the UK government last month titled ‘Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security: A national security assessment'. Their guests include ffinlo Costain – Chief Executive of Farmwell and Founder of the Food and Global Security Network, and Laurie Laybourn – a researcher, author and strategist. Laurie leads the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative. He is also an Associate Fellow at Chatham House and holds fellowships at the Institute for Public Policy Research and the Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter.Link to the report - Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security - GOV.UK

In this episode Big Debate hosts Ally and Sophie discuss various topics related to farming, including their personal journeys in agriculture. They also share insights from their recent trip to Scotland and engage with listener feedback, highlighting the importance of community in the agricultural sector. They discuss various aspects of farming, including the challenges and opportunities faced by young farmers, the differences between tenancy agreements, and the impact of technology on agricultural practices. They explore the balance between risk aversion and innovation, the importance of family life in farming, and the future of farming in relation to organic and conventional practices. The discussion highlights the evolving nature of agriculture and the need for adaptability in a changing landscape.

In this bonus of Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate, host Ally Hunter Blair puts listeners' questions to legal experts Chris Coupland and Annabelle Rout from Birketts LLP to discuss critical topics surrounding inheritance tax, succession planning, and land sales. The conversation emphasizes the importance of wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trusts, while also addressing the complexities of fair inheritance among family members. They provide insights into the impact of development on agricultural land value and the challenges of land valuation in the context of inheritance tax. Throughout the discussion, the significance of communication within families is highlighted as a key factor in successful succession planning. 

Join Scot Combs and Tony Verkinnes for a jam-packed Mailbag edition of This Is True Really News! In Episode 215, we break down the story of a Florida postal worker who took package protection way too far by running a kid off the road. We also look at the chaos in St. Louis where loose monkeys and AI-generated hoaxes are confusing officials, and laugh at a tennis pro who celebrated his Australian Open win before the match was actually over.The guys also discuss the supreme irony of a breathalyzer designer getting busted for a DUI, a prudish chatbot at Virgin Money, and the physics of "square tires" in freezing temperatures. Plus, we dive into a heavy dose of pop culture banter covering Firefly, Fallout, Justified, and the cancellation of Moonhaven. Finally, we tease next week's New Music Monday track from The Tipsy T-Cells.Get your own This is True Really News coffee mug at Link: https://teespring.com/stores/special-ts-5/collection/mugs?page=1#WeirdNews #FloridaMan #StLouis #Podcast #Comedy #ThisIsTrueReallyNews #Mailbag #Fail #Entertainment #ScotCombs #TonyVerkinnes #Justified #Fallout #SciFi

In this episode Baroness Minette Batters comes on the show to discuss her Farm Profitability Review and consider what might be next for the report? She also reflects on the elements of Secretary of State for the Environment Emma Reynolds' Oxford Farming Conference speech that nodded to the review. Ally and Sophie also discuss farming conferences and events including Oxford Farming Conference, Oxford Real Farming Conference, LAMMA and Positive Farmers Conference in Ireland. 

For this week's Big Debate Ally and Sophie explore the future of traditional livestock markets in the UK, featuring insights from Dan Luff, co-founder of Sell My Livestock, and Scott Donaldson, a seasoned auctioneer and Group Director of H&H Group. The discussion covers the evolution of livestock trading, the impact of online platforms, the social aspects of markets, and predictions for the future of livestock sales. Both guests emphasize the importance of adaptability in the industry and the potential for a hybrid model combining traditional and online methods.

The UK government has published the Farm Profitability Review which was authored by Baroness Minette Batters. In this 'emergency podcast episode' Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory are joined by Ben Briggs to give an initial reaction to the document. To view the whole report visit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-profitability-review-2025-an-independent-review 

Brian Richardson is Head of Agriculture at Virgin Money. As part of Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate, once a season Brian will be giving an 'agri-economic report', assessing the agricultural sector as a whole from his perspective in terms of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks for agricultural businesses. In this report he is joined by Ben Eagle. Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate is produced by RuralPod Media. Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found below. Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening. Follow us on social media Instagram or Tiktok @mtf_podcast With thanks to our podcast partners Headline Partner: Virgin Money Virgin Money is proud to support the launch of The Big Debate with Rural Pod Media, a timely initiative for British agriculture. To discover more about Virgin Money visit virginmoney.com/business/agriculture Podcast Disclaimer By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that RuralPod Media Limited makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general informational purposes only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, RuralPod Media Limited does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. Any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of RuralPod Media Limited. RuralPod Media Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, RuralPod Media Limited makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. The views of the hosts and guests are personal and RuralPod Media Limited or its sponsors, affiliates, employees or contractors, does not take any responsibility for these views. Such views are not the views of RuralPod Media Limited or any of its sponsors, affiliates, employees or contractors. RuralPod Media Limited does not verify the accuracy of the information contained in the podcast, and RuralPod Media Limited takes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the podcast. The information contained on the podcast is provided on an ‘'as is'' basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. Any action you take based on the information contained in the podcast is strictly at your own risk, and RuralPod Media Limited will not be liable for any losses of damages in connection with the use of the podcast. None of the hosts, guests or contributors to the podcast will be responsible for your use of the information contained therein. The inclusion of third-party advertisements does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, warranty, or recommendation of, and the author makes no representations and/or warranties about, any product or service contained therein. Under no circumstances will RuralPod Media Limited or their affiliates, partners, suppliers, licensors or guests appearing on the podcast be liable any losses (whether direct, indirect or consequential) suffered as a result of your doing (or not doing) anything as a result of listening or viewing (or inability to access) the podcast. Neither RuralPod Media Limited nor any of its hosts or guests appearing on the podcast shall at any time be liable for any content covered causing offence, distress or any other unforeseeable reaction suffered as a result of listening or viewing (or inability to access) the podcast. The contents of this podcast are the copyright of RuralPod Media Limited. Contact Please email us at hello@ruralpodmedia.co.uk to contact us about any issues.

Sophie and Ally are on holiday this week so Cammy Wilson from Fed by Farmers joins the Big Debate team this week for an episode with a Scottish focus. They also discuss the long awaited Farm Profitability review, dogs on leads and Christmas cheese. For the Big Debate Cammy and Sophie are joined by John Sleigh, editor of The Scottish Farmer, and Sally Williams, a dairy farmer from Berwickshire. The question: 'do Scottish farmers have a bright future?'. 

In this third episode of Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory give their reaction to the recent Budget. They are joined by Yorkshire farmer Paul Temple and Editor of Farmers Guardian Olivia Midgley. Chris Coupland from Birketts also offers his initial appraisal of the budget. They also talk about Open Farm Sunday and some news stories from the past fortnight. 

In this second episode of Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate hosts Ally Hunter Blair and Sophie Gregory turn to the topic of climate as COP30 kicks off in Brazil. They are joined by Brazilian agricultural journalist Marianna Grilli and Professor Tim Benton to explore the subject. They also discuss cheese awards, Christmas trees and why Sophie is recording in an ironing cupboard in Denmark. 

Join new co-hosts of The Big Debate series Sophie Gregory and Ally Hunter Blair in the very first episode of "Meet the Farmers: The Big Debate." Dive into discussions on sustainability, the impact of climate change on farming, and the quirky issue of 'snail farming' in Westminster. Sophie and Ally reflect on how the farming community is adapting to new challenges and opportunities, with insights into the role of technology and sustainability in shaping the future of agriculture. Tune in for engaging stories, opinions, and a touch of humour as Sophie and Ally explore the evolving landscape of farming. Episode will be out every fortnight. 

In this episode of the Responsible Management podcast Prof. David Spicer is joined by Dr Rachel Shrimpton, MBA Director, and Tim Gambrill, Founder of Mighty Atoms.  The conversation explores the importance of companies, regardless of their size or sector, understanding the what and why of their marketing efforts. Tim and Rachel bring their expertise together to explain why companies need to bring focus to understanding what they are aiming to achieve through their marketing strategies, allowing them to generate impactful campaigns. The conversation also explores the tools and resources available to support a company in understanding their marketing efforts as well as real-life examples of how companies and individuals have recognised their potential and successfully implemented new strategies to support growth and generate impact.  Tim Gambrill is the founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Mighty Atoms, an innovative marketing support agency. Tim has considerable experience in blue-chip businesses such as Sara Lee, Pepsi, Starbucks, Pizza Express, and Virgin Money and is highly experience in delivering sales and marketing programmes for high-potential businesses irrespective of size or sector. Dr Rachel Shrimpton is an Assistant Professor in Marketing and the Director of the MBA programmes here at Bradford. Before joining the University, Rachel spent nearly a decade working as a marketing consultant for leading digital agencies in the UK and Canada. Her research and teaching interests centre on digital marketing, consumer behaviour, and the role of conversational artificial intelligence in shaping user relationships and experiences. Guests: Dr Rachel Shrimpton & Tim Gambrill Organisation: University of Bradford & Mighty Atoms

Syreeta shares insights from her moving new book, Bigger than the Moon, exploring her personal journey as a working parent of a neurodivergent child and how that experience has deeply shaped her leadership approach. Syreeta reflects on the transformative impact of parenting on her understanding of patience, team dynamics and inclusive leadership.  She offers practical advice for HR professionals on supporting neurodiversity in the workplace, including the importance of recognising hidden disabilities and avoiding unintended exclusion through performance or engagement practices. Syreeta also explores what courageous leadership looks like in action, how to enable brave conversations, build inclusive cultures and plan for lasting, sustainable change.  This episode is a must listen for HR Leaders looking to lead with empathy, resilience and impact. This episode is sponsored by Redgrave  Today's episode is brought to you by Redgrave, a leading executive search, interim and leadership advisory firm supporting business owners, investors and leaders. Redgrave specialises in identifying and securing senior leaders for businesses across diverse industries, whether it's CEOs, board members or functional leadership roles.  They combine deep market experience with a bespoke, relationship-driven approach, ensuring that every search delivers impact.  And when it comes to People & Culture leadership, they know just how critical the right HR and People leaders are to shaping business success. Redgrave's People & Culture Practice partners with organisations to find transformative CHROs, CPOs, and senior HR leaders who create the enviroments where businesses, and people, thrive.  Sustainability is also rising on the HR agenda, responsibility but as a compelling element of an orgnaisation's employee value proposition and operations.  Redgrave supports clients in finding leaders who can embed responsible practices into a firm's business strategy and align sustainably with performance.  Whether it's a permanent hire or technical interim support, they help HR functions drive meaningful, measurable change. If you're looking for exceptional leadeship that makes a difference, visit Redgrave Search  to find our more. Join our free HR Changemakers community You'll be the first to hear about each podcast episode, about our events, and receive free bonus resources that enhance your influence and impact. Join us here: https://www.upliftingpeople.com/pages/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world And join us on LinkedIn: Uplifting People LinkedIn Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work? Each month, we recommend a book that challenges, motivates and uplifts, every pick is selected to speark meaningful conversations and personal growth. Our May book of the month is Hidden Potential:  The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant. A guide to unlocking your growth by challenging the myth of innate ta;ent - showing that success is less about natural ability abd more about how well you can learn and who you become.  We chose it because its and inspiring reminder that anyone can grow and succeed. Head to Uplifting People  to grab a copy, and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book! Referenced Resources: Aubilities  

Digital learning content offers a scalable, always-on option to help your people build their skills and overcome workplace challenges. But often these libraries get dusty, bogged down by out-of-date content with little relevance, or hidden away in a dark corner of the intranet where no one can find them.  So in this episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Virgin Money's Martin Ritchie, Digital Learning Manager, joins Ross Garner and Lara to share: How Virgin Money raise awareness of their Mind Tools content library;  Techniques for promoting a proactive learning mindset;  ‘Push' vs ‘pull' learning.  During the discussion, Ross referenced a recent academic paper: Albarracín, D., Fayaz-Farkhad, B., & Granados Samayoa, J. A. (2024). Determinants of behaviour and their efficacy as targets of behavioural change interventions. Nature Reviews Psychology, 1-16.  In ‘What I Learned This Week', Ross discussed ‘pebbling', as covered by The Guardian.  For more from us, including access to our back catalogue of podcasts, visit mindtools.com/business. There, you'll also find details of our award-winning performance support toolkit, our off-the-shelf e-learning, and our custom work.     Connect with our speakers  If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn:  Ross Garner  Lara Kidd  Martin Ritchie 

Investors this week have been hit by the 'Trump Slump.' Why is the US President rattling markets and is it the end of the US bull market?  Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Lee Boyce discuss what you should be doing to make your investments great again.  How will the UK handle potential tariffs, should investors be in panic mode and what do experts say you should be doing to navigate the geopolitical turmoil? Pension freedom rules came into play 10 years ago - these allowed retirees to take control of their pension savings, shifting away from the obligation to buy an annuity and moving towards flexible drawdown and investment options. So a decade on, how have the class of 2015 fared? Nationwide is handing out more money - £600 million of it - to 12million eligible members as a 'big thank you' following its acquisition of Virgin Money last year. That's £50 each. And it's separate to its Fairer Share Scheme, which will be announced in May.  And lastly, what can you do if a neighbour cuts back hedges and trees which have given privacy for decades? 

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv US stocks plunge as fears grow over impact of tariffs Dark arts in Hollywood how the publicity smear machine changed Nationwide customers to get 50 each after Virgin Money deal Yung Filly Rapper and YouTuber pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges Donald Trump vows to buy a brand new Tesla after stock slump Gene Hackman How Alzheimers left him alone in his final days Newspaper headlines North Sea catastrophe and beaming Kate pictured Benefit system unfair and indefensible, says PM Doctors didnt warn women of risky sex drug urges Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin, inquest hears

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Dark arts in Hollywood how the publicity smear machine changed Donald Trump vows to buy a brand new Tesla after stock slump Newspaper headlines North Sea catastrophe and beaming Kate pictured Yung Filly Rapper and YouTuber pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges Nationwide customers to get 50 each after Virgin Money deal Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin, inquest hears Doctors didnt warn women of risky sex drug urges US stocks plunge as fears grow over impact of tariffs Gene Hackman How Alzheimers left him alone in his final days Benefit system unfair and indefensible, says PM

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv US stocks plunge as fears grow over impact of tariffs Nationwide customers to get 50 each after Virgin Money deal Gene Hackman How Alzheimers left him alone in his final days Benefit system unfair and indefensible, says PM Yung Filly Rapper and YouTuber pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges Donald Trump vows to buy a brand new Tesla after stock slump Dark arts in Hollywood how the publicity smear machine changed Newspaper headlines North Sea catastrophe and beaming Kate pictured Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin, inquest hears Doctors didnt warn women of risky sex drug urges

Julia Hobsbawm interviews Syreeta Brown, Group Chief People & Communications Officer at Virgin Money. They explore the huge changes that have taken place in the workforce in recent years, whether those changes can be unravelled and discuss how ripping up the rule book can help to get, grow and retain great talent.  Also featured is a clip from an upcoming interview with Barbara Kellerman, renowned leadership writer and academic. She discusses the upcoming inauguration of President Trump, likening his bombastic style to that of a prizefighter. The Nowhere Office is a Fully Connected Production in partnership with Sandstone Global Productions. Music by Julian Brezon. Discover more at workathon.io. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look ahead to the Oxford Farming Conference with its new Chair, Geoff Sansome. A look back at the finances of 2024 with Virgin Money's Head of Agriculture, Brian Richardson. A festive message from agricultural chaplain, Canon Alan Robson. The markets and a bit of festive agronomy advice from Sean Sparling. The Christmas week in agriculture, with Steve Orchard.

Sara Weller CBE is Chair of the Money and Pension Service and former/NED at BT, Virgin Money and Lloyds Banking Group and UK Department for Work and Pensions amongst many others. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: How have you built a plural career across the private and public sectors? (2:04) What are the similarities and differences between the public and private sector board roles? (4:08) When should people take on their first board position? (6:25) Can you take on a role too early? (9:35) How can board candidates make themselves stand out? (11:49) Are you always the voice of the customer in the boardroom, irrespective of product? (19:24) How do you balance your personal customer experiences with big data? (22:19) How do you express challenge as a NED? (24:44) Can you talk about your own experience of disability in the boardroom? (27:07) How much time should boards allocate to think about disability? (32:13) What three things can boards do now to help disabled board members and customers? (34:03) ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(36:51) Host: Oliver CummingsProducer: Will Felton Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kold Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

I'm holding my hands up and saying the sound is all over the place, I'm sorry, I was trying to be quiet to keep Harry asleep... didn't work! Next week I'll be back in a quiet location. Here's what I cover this week… How I pick my stocks and shares (you keep asking, this is not good financial advice, actually any financial advice) Apparently Raccoons can smash through roofs

In this bonus Q&A with Matt, he shares:His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so farA trend that he is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on his lifeOne piece of career advice he has for youMatt Elliott is Chief People Officer for Bank of Ireland Group. He has led the culture transformation of the Bank, developing a company where all colleagues thrive.A passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity, appeared as a leading ally in the Financial Times lists for gender, ethnicity and LGBT+ inclusion.Prior to that he was Group People Director with Virgin Money as part of the executive team who successfully acquired and integrated Northern Rock, and listed the company on the London Stock Exchange.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Matt Elliott:LinkedIn

Today we have a transformative episode featuring Matt Elliott, the Chief People Officer for the Bank of Ireland Group. With over two decades of experience in HR, Matt has led significant cultural transformations, particularly focusing on inclusion, diversity, and well-being.In this episode, we delve into:The competitive landscape that goes beyond banking to include tech giants, and how this competition positively affects the economy and organizational positioningInsights on how the Bank of Ireland has adapted post-pandemic, emphasizing HR transformation to prioritize employee well-being, mental health support, and the introduction of flexible work models.The importance of neuro inclusion, the impact of well-being programs, and the significant role managers play in promoting a supportive and caring work environmentHow Bank of Ireland's initiatives have led to improved employee engagement and a thriving workplace cultureMatt Elliott is Chief People Officer for Bank of Ireland Group. He has led the culture transformation of the Bank, developing a company where all colleagues thrive.A passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity, appeared as a leading ally in the Financial Times lists for gender, ethnicity and LGBT+ inclusion.Prior to that he was Group People Director with Virgin Money as part of the executive team who successfully acquired and integrated Northern Rock, and listed the company on the London Stock Exchange.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Matt Elliott:LinkedIn

They say the path to leadership is a straightforward climb up the corporate ladder, but is it really that simple? In today's ever-changing career landscape, aspiring leaders must navigate a more complex route to success. How do you adapt to this evolving terrain while finding genuine fulfillment and purpose?In this episode, Paul engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Asheesh Advani, an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, author, and the CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide. Asheesh shares insights from his newly launched book, "Modern Achievement," which offers a fresh perspective on timeless lessons for aspiring leaders"  Asheesh shares his journey and insights on personal growth, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in today's dynamic job market. He introduces the "Fixed, Flexible, Freestyle" framework, which balances global consistency with local empowerment. The conversation highlights the significance of aligning personal and organizational goals, creating happiness milestones, and building self-confidence.  Asheesh's practical advice encourages listeners to embrace challenges and view them as opportunities for growth, ultimately redefining success in their careers.Tune in to discover actionable strategies for personal and professional development, learn how to align your goals for greater fulfillment, and gain practical tools to build self-confidence in your career. Key TakeawaysEmotions and experiences surrounding the book launch.The evolving nature of careers and the importance of adaptability in achieving personal and professional goals.The concept of "ready-made purpose" and its impact on young individuals exploring their career paths.Importance of values alignment between personal goals and organizational goals for job satisfaction.Practical strategies for assessing workplace culture, such as job shadowing and internships.The "Fixed, Flexible, Freestyle" framework for balancing global consistency with local empowerment in education.Emphasis on creating milestones of happiness and reframing failures as growth opportunities.Encouragement to take initiative and communicate effectively to support others' goals and foster collaboration. In This Episode:(03) Introduction of  Asheesh Advani(01:23) Book launch day emotions(03:20) Purpose of writing "Modern Achievement"(04:35) Changing nature of career goals(06:26) Creating happiness milestones(07:00) Reframing failures(10:08) Building self-confidence(13:55) Fixed flexible freestyle framework(18:05) Understanding career transitions(19:00) Purpose vs. ready-made purpose(21:15) Aligning goals for energy(22:00) Personal vs. collective goals(24:00) The hero's exercise(27:02) Job shadowing for values alignment(30:58) Creating protected time(32:46) Getting involved with Junior Achievement(34:39) Winning Monday momentum(35:13) Making others' goals your own(35:27) Tactical steps to align goals(35:46) Asking about goals(36:02) The importance of asking(36:10) Closing thoughts Notable Quotes[00:07:00] “Success is moving from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. In 'Modern Achievement,' we redefine that quote to life as moving from mess to mess with no loss of confidence.” -  Asheesh Advani[00:20:23] “At some point, I discovered the thing which gives me a lot of energy and passion is educating others. That really wasn't true in my 20s and 30s at all.” -  Asheesh Advani[00:23:15] “I had a very specific conversation with the head of one of the divisions of the firm and I said, 'Could I be an entrepreneur in residence here?'” -  Asheesh Advani[00:32:19] “We need to normalize it and make it totally fine that because of an organizational change, there's a layoff, and we have to be able to go from role to role and make that reputationally okay, economically okay.” -  Asheesh Advani[00:36:10] “If you do not ask, you will not know their goals. And if you don't know other people's goals that are near and dear to your heart, then how could you possibly help them in achieving those goals?” - Paul Our GuestAsheesh Advani is a lifelong social innovator and has led JA Worldwide since 2015, earning recognition as one of the world's top ten impactful NGOs. An alumnus of JA, he recalls its influence on his entrepreneurial journey, including leading two startups to acquisition—Virgin Money and Interactive Advisors. He authored books on business finance and co-wrote *Modern Achievement* with Marshall Goldsmith. Asheesh, a YPO member and WEF stewardship board member, has received accolades including the Tony Hsieh Award and YPO Global Social Impact Award. He holds degrees from Wharton and Oxford. Resource & LinksWin Monday Community (join here)Win Monday CommunityPaul EpsteinPaul's Confidence QuizPaul's WebsitePaul's LinkedIn to ConnectPaul's Instagram to FollowAsheesh Advanihttps://www.jaworldwide.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/asheeshadvani/MentionedBetter Decisions Faster by Paul EpsteinModern Achievement by Asheesh  AdvaniThe Future of Jobs Report by the World Economic ForumDesign the Life You Love by AYSE BIRSEL

In the latest episode of the pod Andy's talking about: A massive 10% regular saver account from Virgin Money The latest TSB switch offer How to save at the cinema every day of the week Our deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money.  Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL   twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash   youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash   GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence 

In this special episode hear from some of the CHROs speaking at How HR Leaders Change the World – Live! 2024: Syreeta Brown at Virgin Money, Natalia Wallenberg at Ahold Delhaize, Neil Morrison at Staffbase and Claire Ainscough at Ocado Group. Cecilia provides an overview of this year's conference topics, including:         What Sustainability in HR strategy looks like;         The pressures and paradoxes in change - navigating AI, Hybrid and the exponential rate of change; and         Communicating purpose and impact: how to socialise change in the narrative age. Your Early Bird offer for this sell out conference is ending soon, click here to secure your place, enter code HRCHANGEMAKER24 to get a brilliant 20% off: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-hr-leaders-change-the-world-live-2024-tickets. Build your influence and impact, spend the day with these CHROs and many more, plus our keynote this year is acclaimed Swazi-British actor, Richard E Grant. Speaking on the topic, 'From global perspectives to daily to do lists'… we can't wait! Our EarlyBird offer closes on 31 July 2024, T&C's apply. 

Paul Pester is Chair at Tandem Bank, NED at National Bank of Bahrain and former CEO of Virgin Money and TSB Banking Group. Tune in to hear Paul's thoughts on: Where did the Virgin Money board add most value to you as CEO? (2:07) Can you talk about the rotating Chair concept? (3:44) Where could the board have added more value to you? (4:52) How did the Santander board help during the banking crisis? (7:56) How much detail should board members get into? (11:03) Why do things go wrong, in spite of experienced boards? (15:03) What keeps you awake at night as a board member? (17:17) How can boards impact company culture? (20:23) Are there quantitative frameworks boards can use to work on culture? (26:14) Do you have data that demonstrates how brand impacts revenue? (27:41) How did you start your board career? (31:23) How do you understand the role of the board? (33:10) ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(35:45) Show notes and transcript available at https://www.nurole.com/news-and-guides

Digital learning content offers a scalable, always-on option to help your people build their skills and overcome workplace challenges. But often these libraries get dusty, bogged down by out-of-date content with little relevance, or hidden away in a dark corner of the intranet where no one can find them.  So in this episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Virgin Money's Martin Ritchie, Digital Learning Manager, joins Ross Garner and Lara to share: How Virgin Money raise awareness of their Mind Tools content library  Techniques for promoting a proactive learning mindset  ‘Push' vs ‘pull' learning.  During the discussion, Ross referenced a recent academic paper: Albarracín, D., Fayaz-Farkhad, B., & Granados Samayoa, J. A. (2024). Determinants of behaviour and their efficacy as targets of behavioural change interventions. Nature Reviews Psychology, 1-16.  In ‘What I Learned This Week', Ross discussed ‘pebbling', as covered by The Guardian.  For more on how Mind Tools work with Virgin Money, see our case study.  For more from us, including access to our back catalogue of podcasts, visit mindtools.com/business. There, you'll also find details of our award-winning performance support toolkit, our off-the-shelf e-learning, and our custom work.   Or become a member to support our show! Visit mindtools.com and use the offer code PODCAST15 for 15% off an individual subscription. This offer is for new subscribers only and can't be used with any other offer.  Connect with our speakers  If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn:  Ross Garner  Lara Kidd  Martin Ritchie 

www.CPOPLAYBOOK.comEpisode TranscriptAboutThe podcast episode emphasizes the crucial role of Chief People Officers (CPOs) in aligning HR agendas with business strategy. Key points stress the use of data analytics to advocate for business-oriented initiatives and build trust with leaders. Syreeta Brown, Group Chief People Officer at Virgin Money, highlights the importance of understanding the business landscape and prioritizing initiatives effectively.*Syreeta BrownSyreeta Brown is currently Group Chief People & Communications Officer at Virgin Money UK PLC reporting directly to the CEO and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team.  She was appointed to the role in November 2021.  Prior to joining Virgin Money Syreeta was a Managing Director at the US Global bank, Citi, and led the HR function for the Global Functions and Operations and Technology business in Europe, Middle East and Africa region.  In this role Syreeta was responsible for the People Strategy and HR practices regionally for 20,000 employees (Global Functions covers Risk, Finance, Legal, Compliance, HR, Internal Audit, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Security Investigative Services, AML).Prior to joining Citi Syreeta was a HR Director at British Telecom Group PLC having joined as a graduate.  She worked across various businesses in her 12 years there in a number of roles across the HR generalist and Centre of Excellence space (Performance Management, Resourcing and Talent Management).Syreeta has been a Board Trustee for the Access All Areas Theatre (2016-2019) – a Theatre company for learning disabled artists based in Hackney, London and sits on the ‘Panel of Influential Women' run by the Advanced Boardroom Excellence Group led by Helen Pitcher OBE, based in London which is focused on the development of senior executives. Syreeta has been recognised for 20 years of service to Human Resources by CIPD and was named Financial Services Leader of the year at 2018 Black British Business Awards.She was also included in the UK Powerlist 2022 and named as an Involve Empower Role Model 2022. In 2023 Syreeta was included in the UK Powerlist top 10 most influential Black British people. Syreeta is an advisory Board member for the Black Talent charter initiative in the UK led by Harry Matovu KC, a Board Trustee of the ALETO foundation chaired by Sir Ken Olisa and Vice Chair of the Change the Race Ratio Campaign chaired by Sir Trevor Phillips. Syreeta actively advocates for and supports Parents who have children with Special Needs focusing on Autism.*All media inquiries: media@cpoplaybook.com

In the latest episode of the pod Andy's talking about: Virgin Money bank switch offer: 10% interest + £35 extra Big changes to the BA Amex card and massive boosted welcome offer Santander Edge savings hack Andy's deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast was "Show of the Week" in the Radio Times, and it has been featured as one of the top money podcasts by publications including Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2021 and 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Money Bloggers community annual awards, and runner-up in 2020. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money.  Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presented Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL   twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash   youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash   GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence 

Why does the USA want to ban TikTok? Should Nationwide's members have a say in its Virgin Money takeover? Join Robert and Steph as they answer all these questions on today's episode of The Rest Is Money. Email: restismoney@gmail.com X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Making Risk Flow, Juan de Castro speaks with Neil Galjaard, Divisional Managing Director of Markel UK, a global specialty insurance provider. Neil has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and has held leadership roles at companies like Lloyds, Virgin Money, and Towergate Insurance. Neil joined Markel in 2016 to lead the UK retail business across insurance, tax, and legal capabilities, whilst working closely with brokers, accountants, and lawyers.During the course of their conversation, Neil shares his insights on Markel's ethos for delivering sustainable business solutions and the key driver of success in the insurance industry: great service. Neil also emphasises the importance of being available and knowledgeable for brokers and clients, how efficiency, technology, and data play a part in maximising underwriters' expertise, and what makes Markel a 'forever business'.To discover out more about digital risk processing, click here.Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Richard Coleman of Ecclesiastical, Steven Wilkins of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Philippe Lutgen of Howden, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

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On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Tristan Pelloux, An expert who is passionate about FinTech and Innovation. After several years in Corporate Strategy and Finance at Virgin Money, Tristan decided to launch Strategwhy, an independent management consultancy. He is also the Chief Pencil Officer at Fintech Review, online media on the Fintech industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS I was producing lots of insights for Virgin Money (where I worked in corporate finance) trying to figure out what was going on in that world, the trends, innovations. I thought it was a shame that the audience was so small within the company, so I set up the media site in 2020 to spread my thoughts about what was going on. It's evolved from a personal site where I wrote blogs to more of a platform with other people sharing FinTech insights and interviews with business leaders and entrepreneurs in the field. This is my passion work and I do consulting, which is how I pay the rent, where I work with companies across Europe and help them with their strategy and helping them to scale to reach a new level. I am Mr Organisation, I like to make lists, do tests, I like plans. I tell my clients we're going to meet twice a week, this is the agenda of the meeting, this is what we're going to do this week, this is what we're going to do next week. It's about maintaining order. This doesn't mean you can't be inventive or innovative, you just need to channel things and do it in a very planned way, otherwise your energy is going in too many directions and you're losing time. If everybody is aligned, they know what's going on, there is a clear plan, and you divide the tasks between people then you achieve much more. Things move faster and can evolve faster in a startup than in a corporate business where you've got access to a lot of experts and resources. It's super interesting to see how you can do the same project in two different environments; you need much more adaptability in a startup and the goals are much more about growth, with corporates there are more structures and restraints where everybody needs to be on the page before you can move forward. One of the challenges in FinTech is there are too many companies going after the same customers and there's not enough money to be made out of retail customers. It's not enough to be making money out of interchange. This can be great for the customer to have so much choice, but it's also confusing because there are so many players and it's fragmented. Lots of FinTech's are battling to become the ‘super app', and we'll see which will emerge. Still, so many of them don't have good business models and are loss-making, it will be challenging for them with less funding available. But there are opportunities in the B2B space. BEST MOMENTS‘The environment is very different now than it was two years ago. It wasn't easy to sell but funding was easier, and it was easier to scale. The challenges are the same for everybody from startups to big businesses.'‘What's important for businesses right now is strategic focus and execution – instead of going in many directions at the same time, do one thing very well. That's how I'm helping businesses.'‘The next two years are going to be difficult for FinTechs because rounds will be down, some others will get no funding at all. There may be consolidation, so FinTechs in a good position will be able to scale faster through inorganic growth.'‘Some services that were not economically viable to provide to the mass market now are through the use of technology. So, at which point are you going to provide some sort of personalised service when you can do it cheaply?' ABOUT THE GUESTAfter over five years in corporate strategy and finance at Virgin Money UK in London, Tristan Pelloux launched Strategwhy, an independent management consulting company, to provide independent guidance and advice to business leaders and founders of startup and scaleup companies across the world.https://fintechreview.net/  ABOUT THE HOSTSabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew, a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, and commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers and accelerating over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter: SabineVdLLinkedIn: Sabine VanderLindenInstagram: sabinevdLofficialFacebook: SabineVdLOfficialTikTok: sabinevdlofficialEmail: podcast@sabinevdl.comWebsite: www.sabinevdl.comThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media