Introducing our brand-new debut podcast – High Beams. This series is dedicated to lighting the way ahead for people-centric business leaders, Chief People Officers, and HR & Talent directors. Hosted by Green Park's Managing Director, Jo Sweetland, each episode will focus on a different stage of the employee lifecycle.
We’re so excited to share these conversations with you. Listen today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episode 1:
What does genuine inclusivity look like? Green Park's Jo Sweetland and Jo Heath talk to Mark Lomas from Lloyd's of London and Harvey Francis from Skanska UK, to learn how they implement consistent leadership in their businesses.
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Episode 2:
What does engagement really mean today and how can leaders build stronger buy-in from their teams? In this conversation, Green Park's Jo Sweetland and Raj Tulsiani are joined by Jordan Barry-Bayliss, Founder and CEO of People Guru, to explore driving engagement and buy-in in today’s evolving workforce.
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Episode 3:
In this episode of High Beams, Green Park’s Jo Sweetland is joined by Helen Webb, Chief People Officer at WHSmith, to discuss succession planning and its critical role in building a sustainable, future-ready workforce.
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Episode 4:
In this episode of High Beams, Jo Sweetland is joined by Jackie Lanham to help us talk about the retention stop on the employee life cycle journey. Jo and Jackie discuss the different ways to improve employee retention, including developing leaders and a culture that encourages people to stay, as well as understanding what motivates different generations at work.
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Episode 5:
Broad sector experience is a major asset for a CFO: transferrable skills and adaptability are key. That’s especially true in 2025 where the role of the CFO is no longer just based on financial acumen. David Sayers, Partner at Green Park and Financial Officers Practice lead, sits down with Jan Gooze-Zijl, an accomplished Chief Finance and Operations Officer, to explore the significant impact of diversity of thought and versatile leadership in today's business landscape.