In their conversation, they explore:

• How the 2008 financial crisis created the opportunity for an independent loan agency model.

• Why independence, proactivity, and execution became GLAS’s strategic edge.

• How opportunistic expansion — from the UK to the US and Australia — shaped the firm’s growth.

• What private equity backing changed (and didn’t) after a decade of founder-led scaling.

• How technology, data, and AI are transforming back-office financial services — and why human judgment still matters.

GLAS

MenKus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Max shares how Redemption is navigating a pivotal moment — from rapid expansion to disciplined consolidation in response to a tougher hospitality market. He reflects on raising institutional capital, restructuring the business under pressure, and strengthening operational foundations, from cost control to hiring and management systems. Alongside this, he explains how the business has continued to deepen its impact, increasing the proportion of prison leavers in its workforce and expanding its wholesale and training model.

In their conversation, they explore:

• What it takes to balance profit and purpose in a volatile market.

• The realities of scaling a bricks-and-mortar business under pressure.

• Why disciplined hiring and management systems are critical to performance.

• How investor alignment shapes long-term decision-making.

• Where Redemption Roasters is focusing next and what sustainable growth looks like.

Redemption Roasters

MenKus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Manager Tools

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

In their conversation, they explore:

• How global networks balance independence with shared standards, strategy, and trust.

• Why helping clients make well-thought-out decisions with imperfect information sits at the heart of Baker Tilly’s purpose.

• The 18-month process of developing a new global strategy and why successful execution is so important.

• How technology and AI are reshaping professional services, from automation to simulated learning.

• The shifting expectations of clients in an uncertain economic environment and how advisors can deliver real value.

Baker Tilly

MenKus & Associate

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

In their conversation, they explore:

• How Barny’s own early experiences with mental health shaped his motivation to help reduce human distress.

• The surge in demand for neurodiversity services.

• Why strategy ultimately came down to one critical word: focus.

• The operational realities of scaling a healthcare service while maintaining quality and trust.

• How technology, governance, and continuous improvement are reshaping the delivery of mental health care.

Clinical Partners

MenKus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

In their conversation, they explore:

• What private equity really adds to a professional services firm beyond capital.

• How to balance clients, colleagues, and shareholders in a people-first business.

• Why client expectations in family law are shifting toward greater control and less adversarial resolution.

• How AI may reshape legal tasks — but not the role of the trusted human adviser.

• Why investing in data foundations is critical to staying agile in the next decade of legal services.

Stowe Family Law

MenKus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

In their conversation, they explore:

• How a purpose-led organisation measures impact beyond financial metrics.

• The role of discernment in leadership decision-making.

• Balancing commercial sustainability with ministry mission.

• Why live radio still matters in a digital, on-demand world.

• How Premier is approaching AI with responsibility, transparency, and human creativity at the centre.

Premier

MenKus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

In their conversation, they explore:

• Why Europe has struggled to scale global software and AI leaders.

• The widening growth gap between AI-native and non-AI tech firms.

• How community, mentorship, and shared experience accelerate scale.

• The leadership shift from experience-led to adaptive decision-making.

• Why the next decade represents a critical window for European tech.

Boardwave

MenKus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Lindsey explains how Magic Breakfast is navigating a pivotal policy moment, as government moves toward universal school breakfast provision. She reflects on the organisation’s dual role — delivering food while shaping the systems that will ultimately sustain access — and why the “magic” lies not just in nutrition, but in belonging, wellbeing, and school community. From operational innovations like the Magic Menu to the charity’s long-term Nourishing Futures strategy, she shares how the organisation is evolving to meet growing demand without losing focus.

In their conversation, they explore:

• How breakfast provision impacts attainment, wellbeing, and whole-school outcomes.

• The shift from “schools can” to “schools must” — and what it means in practice.

• Why stigma-free, universal access is critical to success.

• How Magic Breakfast is balancing delivery, research, and advocacy.

• What it takes to scale impact while systems — and organisations — evolve.

Magic Breakfast

MenKus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Marina shares how education clients can modernise without losing the trust or expertise of the people they exist to serve. Drawing on work ranging from the updating of US science standards to advising education providers and institutions around the world, she reflects on why large-scale change requires disciplined communication, protection of process, and deep respect for educators and communities. She describes why access to learning remains one of the most powerful levers for human potential and how storytelling and representation shape how we see ourselves.

In their conversation, they explore:

• Why education is a system built on trust and how that trust can be protected during change.

• What “protecting the process” means in large-scale, high-stakes education reform.

• Why alternative pathways and lifelong learning are reshaping what it means to be educated.

• How AI and misinformation are changing the role of communication in education.

• Why education remains one of the most important drivers of social and economic mobility.

FINN Partners

MenKus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.

He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action.

Geraint shares how the ports sector is navigating a pivotal moment: balancing long-term investment, sustainability, and competitiveness while remaining anchored in the regional communities ports serve. He reflects on why ports are often overlooked despite being foundational to supply chains, energy transition, and national resilience—and how leadership, trust, and clarity are essential when competitors, policymakers, and investors must align around shared challenges.

In their conversation, they explore:

• Why strategy is a process rather than an event—and what that means for execution.

• How to lead effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder systems.

• The importance of trust, pace, and clarity when competing interests sit around the same table.

• Why government and the private sector often struggle to align, even when using the same language.

• The role of ports in enabling the energy transition, including floating offshore wind.

• How decisions made today will shape the UK’s economic resilience for the next hundred years.

UK Major Ports Group

MenKus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.

He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action.

Helen shares how she is leading the firm through evolving client expectations, all while keeping people, values, and sustainability at the core of the firm’s decision-making. Helen also shines light on how the firm is thoughtfully integrating AI and aligning its three-year strategic plan around what clients truly value.

In their conversation, they explore:

1. How ‘the most human law firm’ became the organising ambition for Penningtons’ strategy and culture.
2. The role of Project Alaska in defining the firm’s values and identity.
3. Why strong foundations –brand, collaboration, innovation—drive sustainable commercial performance.
4. How the firm is integrating AI to support quality, sustainability and client value.
5. Why authenticity, accessibility, and trust sit at the heart of Helen’s leadership.
6. How the firm is shaping its long-term strategy following the Thomas Cooper merger.

Penningtons Manches Cooper

Menkus & Associates

Supported by Norman Broadbent

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Douglas shares how Pegasus is expanding its services, strengthening its influence across the built environment, and growing client relationships that endure beyond any single individual. He reflects on the challenge of balancing creative ambition with commercial discipline, and how clarity of purpose acts as an anchor for decision-making.

In their conversation, they explore:

• How to scale a thriving specialist consultancy without losing its character or values.
• Why purpose must define strategic boundaries, investment choices, and behaviour.
• How to balance design creativity, client ambition, and return on investment.
• Why “people buy people” — and how culture, trust, and listening sustain growth.
• How to create places people love to be in, from community spaces to service stations.
• The role of courage, generosity, and assertive conversations in leading through change.

Pegasus Group: https://www.pegasusgroup.co.uk/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/

Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.

He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action. 

Jim shares how OneFamily has reinvented itself while staying true to its founding purpose—diversifying its offerings, investing in technology, and redesigning customer experiences to make long-term financial products more accessible for new generations. He reflects on the challenge of leading transformation in a sector built on trust and long time horizons, and why collaborative strategy, people-centred innovation, and cultural alignment are essential to sustainable change.

In their conversation, they explore:

·       How mutuals and purpose-led organisations are experiencing a cultural resurgence.

·       Why deeply collaborative strategy-building creates genuine buy-in during transformation.

·       How people-centred process design can drive innovation across an entire sector.

·       The role of financial institutions in enabling social mobility and long-term resilience.

·       How to adopt new technologies, including AI, without compromising customer trust.

·       Why a possibilist mindset is essential for leadership in periods of uncertainty and change.

One Family: https://www.onefamily.com/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/

Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.

He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action.

Joe explains how Zero Gravity has reimagined a sector traditionally dominated by charities by building a new commercial model. Through a mobile-first platform that turns university preparation into a habit, the company partners with institutions to identify exceptional talent, while generating data that shows where ability is being overlooked. Joe reflects on how entrepreneurial discipline and knowing what not to do have enabled the organisation to scale impact without scaling its team.

In their conversation, they explore:

·       How a for-profit model can unlock new incentives for social change.

·       What it means to compete for young people’s attention against major consumer platforms.

·       Why collecting data early enables future breakthroughs.

·       How impact and organisational growth are not the same thing.

·       How technology can scale opportunity with precision — and change lives at scale.

Zero Gravity: https://www.zerogravity.co.uk/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/

Belden Menkus, Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, works with CEOs and senior leaders to align their strategy and purpose. Working with organisations where leadership is shared rather than centralised, Belden's work is defined by intellectual clarity, collaboration, and a commitment to practical results. Drawing on his experience at McKinsey & Company and decades spent advising complex organisations, he supports mid-sized institutions—particularly law firms and membership bodies—as they navigate strategic inflexion points and build enduring value during periods of uncertainty.

He is a public speaker and strategic thinker with a wide intellectual range, bringing together business insight, historical perspective, and cultural curiosity—combining the instincts of a consultant with those of a historian and an explorer of ideas. In addition to consulting, he hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a weekly podcast discussing how business leaders themselves bring purpose into real strategic action. 

Jay shares how Transreport’s mission—to remove barriers and make travel work for everyone—drives both the company’s product design and its culture. He reflects on the importance of involving people with lived experience at every stage, why accessibility can’t be an afterthought, and how balancing innovation with thoughtful design creates technology that genuinely improves lives. From navigating the complexities of 24 UK rail systems to adapting the platform for Japan, Jay offers an inside look at building a scalable, global model for inclusive travel.

In their conversation, they explore:
• The origin story behind Transreport and the inequality that sparked its creation.
• How a hybrid B2C/B2B model maximises customer experience and operational value.
• Why lived-experience users play a central role in product development.
• The trade-offs between speed of innovation and accessible design.
• How Transreport adapted its platform for Japan’s transport systems and communities.
• The potential for AI to transform accessibility and rethink how disabled people interact with technology.
• Why mission-aligned investors matter for long-term stability and purpose.
• How prioritising accessibility ultimately creates better experiences for all passengers.

Interested in learning more?

Transreport: https://transreport.co.uk/

Menkus and Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Daniel shares how he’s helping steer Axiom through a rapidly evolving legal landscape shaped by economic pressures, technological disruption, and changing expectations from legal talent. He discusses Axiom’s four-pillar model, their ability to pilot and deploy AI tools at pace, and why flexibility is no longer “alternative” but increasingly the norm.

In their conversation, they explore:
• How Axiom’s strategy sits at the intersection of economic reality, technology disruption, and talent evolution.
• Why flexibility is becoming the default model for in-house legal teams—and what this means for the profession.
• The biggest misconceptions law leaders have about AI, and why organisational readiness matters more than tool selection.
• How Axiom uses rapid piloting, data, and client feedback to drive innovation and value.
• What it will take for legal leaders to seize the current moment of turbulence as an opportunity rather than a threat.

Axiom: https://www.axiomlaw.com/en-gb/

Menkus and Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Jeremy shares how the hospital is modernising its model while protecting what makes it distinctive: its ethos of compassion, equity, and service. He reflects on the challenges of sustaining a legacy institution in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, and how clarity of purpose, consistent leadership, and trust form the foundation for meaningful transformation.

In their conversation, they explore:
• How to lead legacy organisations through change without losing their soul.
• Why clarity of purpose drives effective strategy and execution.
• How to align operational rigour with humanity and kindness in leadership.
• The importance of trust, mentorship, and consistency in building strong teams.
• How to ensure innovation solves real problems and delivers measurable value.
• Why supporting people to grow—both within and beyond the organisation—strengthens culture and impact.

King Edward VII’s Hospital: https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Since joining in 2022 to lead the company through a strategic reset, Anthony has guided Bboxx into a new phase of sustainable growth—expanding across multiple African markets, strengthening partnerships with governments and investors, and embedding advanced technology and AI into its operations. Drawing on over two decades in global finance, he shares how commercial discipline and purpose can work hand in hand to create scalable impact.

In their conversation, they explore:
• How Bboxx’s “super platform” model integrates technology, finance, and community partnerships.
• Why bridging the gap between impact, change, and financing is essential for lasting development.
• The importance of structuring purpose-driven ventures for financial sustainability.
• How subsidies and partnerships with governments in Nigeria and Rwanda are expanding access.
• The multiplier effects of energy access—from education to agriculture and healthcare.
• Why Anthony believes in creating “impact credits” for saving lives.
• How redefining what success looks like can unlock new models of growth and inclusion.

Find more about Bboxx here: https://www.bboxx.com/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Simon shares how KERB has evolved from a London street food collective into a dynamic ecosystem of food halls, incubators, and partnerships across the UK, US, and Europe. KERB has opened new locations this year in Canada Water, Berlin, and Spitalfields, while strengthening its social impact—donating over £1 million to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds start their own food businesses.

This conversation explores:
• How KERB balances commercial success with social enterprise roots.
• The lessons from international expansion and why no two KERB sites are the same.
• How community and customer feedback guide their next phase of growth.
• Why authenticity and partnership—not solely ‘landlordship’—define KERB’s model.
• New frontiers for impact, from food waste and supply chains to sector-wide advocacy.

Simon offers a candid, forward-looking perspective on how to scale without losing the flavour, community, and fun that make KERB unique.

Learn more about KERB’s story and locations here: https://www.kerbfood.com/

Menkus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/

Belden Menkus is the Managing Director of Menkus & Associates, a London-based advisory firm working with CEOs and senior teams to align strategy with purpose. Drawing on decades of experience in strategy consulting, leadership, and organisational transformation, he helps mid-sized firms—particularly law firms and membership bodies—tackle complex decisions and unlock long-term value.

Belden hosts The Purposeful Strategist, a podcast exploring how business leaders bring purpose into strategic action. His work is marked by intellectual clarity, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to practical results. A strategic thinker with wide intellectual range, blending business acumen with curiosity and cultural literacy. He brings a distinct mix of consultant, historian, and explorer of ideas.

Sarah shares how she’s leading the firm through growth, innovation, and cultural change while keeping people and purpose at the heart of every decision. For example, they cover the launch of CyExcel, an innovative US-based cyber services business, and Weightmans’ embrace of AI and generative technologies. She discusses how Weightmans is evolving to meet client demand, expand internationally, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing legal landscape.

In their conversation, they explore:
• How “see the possibility” became the firm’s purpose and a guiding lens for strategy.
• Why culture and collaboration sit at the centre of Weightmans’ success.
• How they are using technology and AI to drive both internal efficiency and client innovation.
• The importance of strong leadership teams and long-term succession planning.
• What it means to lead with integrity, trust, and curiosity in today’s profession.

Weightmans’ website: https://www.weightmans.com/

Belden is the founder and Managing Director of MenKus & Associates, a consulting and CEO advisory firm that helps leaders fully activate their organisation’s potential to succeed. MenKus and Associates helps top teams develop purposeful strategies and then turn their intentions into action and results. Their approach is to be a strategic catalyst and thought partner, creating alignment, clarity and action.

Menkus & Associates website: https://www.menkus.com/

Since Richard’s last appearance in 2022, Oakland has achieved B Corp certification, joined the UK Government’s G-Cloud 13 framework, been named “Best Consultancy in the UK,” and been acquired by Softcat plc. Richard reflects on how the firm has navigated this transformation while keeping purpose and culture at the core.

This conversation explores:
• Why cultural alignment made the Softcat acquisition a natural fit.
• Why Oakland decided to move on from B Corp while still using its principles to shape Oakland’s decisions about clients, culture, and social issues.
• Why moments of challenge reveal more about leadership than smooth growth.
• The role of AI in consultancy and where human connection still creates value.
• What it takes to prepare the next generation of leaders.

Richard offers a candid, values-driven perspective on leading through change and staying true to purpose.

The Oakland Group: https://weareoakland.com/

Belden is the founder and Managing Director of MenKus & Associates, a consulting and CEO advisory firm that helps leaders fully activate their organisation’s potential to succeed. MenKus and Associates helps top teams develop purposeful strategies and then turn their intentions into action and results. Their approach is to be a strategic catalyst and thought partner, creating alignment, clarity and action.

Menkus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Together, they explore how healthcare real estate can move beyond bricks and mortar to become living systems that deliver better outcomes for patients, clinicians, and communities—while still meeting financial and stakeholder standards.

In their conversation, they discuss:
• How Northwest is shifting healthcare delivery from hospitals to community-based facilities that improve pathways and outcomes.
• Why gold-standard building design and a customer orientation are essential for value creation in real estate.
• Lessons Simon brings from retail real estate, where digital disruption reshaped what physical spaces must deliver.
• Paul’s perspective on culture, autonomy, and partnership as the real drivers of success in healthcare environments.
• The role of tenant partnerships, net promoter indicators, and system-wide collaboration in shaping a new paradigm for healthcare real estate.
• What future shifts in policy and funding could mean for how users experience healthcare across Europe.

Simon and Paul show how purpose, culture, and strategy can align to create healthcare spaces that truly heal—offering a glimpse into the next era of healthcare real estate.

Northwest Healthcare REIT: https://www.nwhreit.com/

Living Work Consulting: https://livingworkconsulting.com/

Belden is the founder and Managing Director of MenKus & Associates, a consulting and CEO advisory firm that helps leaders fully activate their organisation’s potential to succeed. MenKus and Associates helps top teams develop purposeful strategies and then turn their intentions into action and results. Their approach is to be a strategic catalyst and thought partner, creating alignment, clarity and action.

Menkus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Natasha shares how her journey from trainee to Managing Partner has shaped her leadership philosophy, and why nurturing talent, embedding inclusion, and setting a clear vision are central to HaysMac’s long-term success. From strategy resets to succession planning, she offers an inside look at how the firm is aligning its people behind ambitious growth while staying true to its culture.

In their conversation, they explore:

• How open feedback and authentic communication build trust and collaboration.
• Why a firm-wide strategy reset was critical to aligning partners and staff behind a shared vision.
• How rebranding elevated HaysMac’s market position and better reflects its people.
• The importance of nurturing home-grown talent and creating clear career pathways.
• Why promotions should be based on readiness, not time served.
• How diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded into day-to-day practice.
• How embracing “butterflies in your stomach” moments drives personal and professional growth.

HaysMac: https://haysmac.com/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Reflecting on the realities of today’s economic climate and the barriers to inclusive investment, Sarah shares how Angel Academe is helping women overcome red tape, build confidence, and invest collectively in breakthrough innovation. She also explores what it will take to move beyond talk and achieve real behaviour change in the investment ecosystem.

This conversation covers:

·       Why launching an EIS fund could make early-stage investment more accessible for investors.

·       The challenges of a tougher economic environment—and the opportunities it still presents.

·       How a low-fee model and partnership with Syndicate Room lowers barriers for investors.

·       The importance of community and collective intelligence in due diligence.

·       Examples of innovation already backed, from fertility alternatives to motion capture tech.

·       Why building a pipeline of future women investors matters as much as funding founders.

·       The gap between data showing female founders’ impact and the action investors are taking.

Angel Academe: https://www.angelacademe.com/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Reflecting on the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, Mark shares how NGN is navigating the controversy around hydrogen for heat, the government’s growing focus on electrification, and the need to diversify energy sources for security and resilience. At the same time, he highlights the cultural shifts inside NGN.

This conversation covers:

·       Why hydrogen remains central to industrial energy, even as electrification dominates government priorities.

·       The importance of pragmatism in balancing net-zero ambitions with affordability for customers.

·       How industry collaboration and leadership are critical in times of adversity.

·       NGN’s approach to culture: accountability, citizenship, and listening to communities.

·       Building resilience through supply chain development, job protection, and sector-wide cooperation.

·       Why putting people first—customers, communities, and colleagues—is the foundation for lasting impact.

Northern Gas Networks: https://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Sue shares how her leadership blends long-term strategic vision with day-to-day pragmatism, ensuring that CIHT not only delivers on its purpose but also lives its values. She reflects on the sector’s progress since her last appearance, and how the Institution is helping members navigate complex shifts in skills, risk appetite, and public expectations.

In their conversation, they explore:
• Why transport is the “glue” of society—and why its value must be made more visible.
• How CIHT has embedded climate action, equity, and inclusion into its core decision-making frameworks.
• The evolving role of professional bodies in setting standards, shaping culture, and holding government accountable.
• Challenges around the green skills gap—and how to make the sector more attractive and future-ready.
• The opportunities and limits of AI as a tool for change in infrastructure planning and delivery.
• What it takes to lead cultural change through “soft influence” and qualitative success.
• How CIHT is expanding its international outlook and adapting to structural shifts like devolution.
• The importance of knowing what aligns with your purpose—and learning to say no to everything else.

CIHT: https://www.ciht.org.uk/
MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Brabners is taking a measured, people-focused approach to AI — starting from first principles to identify the real problems lawyers and clients face, then finding solutions that align with the firm’s broader goals. Sometimes those solutions involve AI, sometimes they don’t — but when they do, Rosie ensures they are implemented at the right time, in the right way, and with the right safeguards.

In their conversation, they discuss:
• Why solving the right problem sometimes means not using AI at all
• Scaling up skills across the firm to use AI effectively and responsibly
• Enhancing evaluation frameworks for AI tools before adoption
• Exploring generative AI in client portals to improve transparency and service
• Balancing internal innovation with growing client expectations
• The risks of rushing untested AI products to market
• Why Rosie believes AI’s transformation of law will be profound but not instantaneous
• Keeping client benefit and team wellbeing equally at the heart of AI adoption

Brabners: https://www.brabners.com/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

CIPS plays a pivotal role in shaping resilient, ethical, and sustainable global supply chains — a profession now at the forefront due to shifting trade relationships and the weaponisation of supply chains. Ben shares how CIPS is helping countries thrive, raising standards, and closing global skills gaps while inspiring the next generation of procurement leaders.

In their conversation, they discuss:

·       Why procurement and supply have never been more vital to sustainability, national economies, and society

·       Acting as a global voice for the profession and a thought leader in the field

·       Moving industry debates toward long-term thinking and away from short-term fixes

·       Building a “shared consciousness” across a diverse, international membership

·       Helping countries and organisations understand skills gaps and set global standards

·       Navigating the world’s deep dependence on China and its tightly wound supply networks

·       How CIPS is evolving to meet future challenges and encourage more innovative thinking

·       Showcasing meaningful career paths in procurement and supply to attract new talent

CIPS: https://www.cips.org/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Doug shares how his role as CEO blends operational excellence with long-term strategic vision, balancing the demands of national infrastructure, local communities, and global supply chains. From defining a clear purpose— ‘Empower Exchange’—to setting ambitious sustainability goals, he offers a candid look at how Dover is navigating a period of major transformation.

In their conversation, they explore:

·      How ‘Empower Exchange’ became the Port’s purpose and the foundation for its culture.

·      Why looking beyond quarterly metrics enables bolder, ecosystem-wide decision-making.

·      How building trust and transparency is essential in an organisation that operates in full public view.

·      The Port’s Sustainability Agenda 2025 and its goal to become the UK’s first high-volume green shipping corridor.

·      Balancing commercial growth with minimising impact on surrounding residents and businesses.

·      Acting ahead of the curve on safety, security, and environmental standards.

Port of Dover: https://www.portofdover.com/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

In their conversation, they discuss:

How identifying the traits of high-performing teams led Kate to see gaps in the executive search market.

Broadening strategy beyond the firm’s original focus on flexible and project-based roles.

Balancing focus with adaptability to meet client needs.

Leading as a “salmon swimming upstream” in an industry slow to change.

The lasting impact of COVID-19 on workplace flexibility and board recruitment.

Why supporting leaders across their entire career journey matters.

Aligning organisational strategy with purpose to achieve lasting impact.

The potential for AI to help search firms focus on the most value-adding aspects of their work.

Encouraging purpose and connection to industry or community, even after formal careers end.

Sapphire Partners: https://www.sapphirepartners.co.uk/

MenKus & Associates: https://www.menkus.com/

Reflecting on the challenges nonprofits face amid shrinking federal funding and digital saturation, Eric shares how Cosmic is helping organisations clarify their purpose, communicate with intention, and build coalitions that reduce duplication and deepen impact.

This conversation covers:

-              Why many purpose-led organisations struggle to define their “why”—and how that hurts strategy.

-              The decision to stay small, integrated, and highly selective.

-              How funding pressures are shifting work across the nonprofit, private, and public sectors.

-              Pressures to rethink ‘Design Thinking’—and how to respond.

-              Why disconnection may be the next frontier in digital culture.

-              How to integrate technology without losing our sense of humanity.

Andrew shares how Sustainable Ventures has grown to support over 1,000 startups—expanding beyond London into Manchester, with plans for Glasgow—and how the firm continues to align deep purpose with commercial success.

This conversation explores:

·      Why Sustainable Venture took external investment, and how they’ve stayed mission-aligned.

·      The opportunity in regional climate tech ecosystems and how to support founders where they are.

·      How AI is being adopted internally and across the sector, from efficiency gains to accelerating impact.

·      Why climate change should be seen as an economic opportunity, not a cost.

·      The importance of holding onto a clear purpose as companies scale.

Andrew offers a grounded, forward-looking perspective on scaling solutions to the climate crisis.

Interested in Sustainable Venture’s workspaces? Check them out here: https://www.sustainableventures.co.uk/workspaces

Matt shares how his role as COO touches every part of the firm that isn’t directly about practising law and is essential to helping lawyers do their best work with clients. From codifying values and vision to structuring operations and measuring success, he offers a candid look at how Mishcon makes strategy real.

In their conversation, they explore:

-              How the firm keeps culture alive and evolving across 1,000 lawyers and support staff.

-              Why writing down strategy, and debating it, has been central to Mishcon’s growth.

-              How operations teams protect assets, enable client work, and fuel growth across the firm.

-              Why executing a 70% decision well often beats waiting for 100% certainty.

-              How AI and cross-disciplinary skills are reshaping what it means to be a modern law firm.

-              The risks of doing nothing, and the hidden costs of inaction.

 Together, they explore what it takes to scale a mission-led innovation in a high-regulation, emotionally charged sector – and how strategy, purpose, and commercial realities intersect.

In their conversation, they discuss:

·      Why CST’s inclusion in NICE guidelines opened the door to wide-scale adoption – and what challenges remain.

·      How Devika and the Brain+ team are deploying CST through care homes, upskilling staff, and laying the groundwork for NHS integration.

·      The struggles and rewards of staying mission-based as a publicly listed company.

·      The emotional and ethical responsibilities of working in dementia care.

·      The hard work of refining strategy, testing what language resonates, and building trust at every level.

Drawing on insights from The Grow Up report, a recent UK-wide survey of over 2,000 people, Asad explores what inclusion really means today and how businesses can stay relevant as they grow. This conversation covers:

-       Why diversity is too often reduced to race—and why that limits real progress.

-       The tension leaders face between familiar talent and the need for fresh perspectives.

-       The responsible use of AI in marketing starts with diverse inputs, not just outputs.

-       What really is behind the push to return to the office.

-       How the next generation is redefining wealth, work, and leadership.

-       Why reputation is becoming a critical, and often overlooked, growth metric.

Want to find out more about The Unmistakables?: https://www.theunmistakables.com/

Dean shares how 7IM is working to scale with integrity—keeping purpose, people, and performance aligned as the firm evolves:

·       How 7IM’s B2B2C and direct-to-consumer models inform and strengthen each other.

·       Why reinforcing values through storytelling helps sustain a client-first culture at scale.

·       The role of colleague-led initiatives in advancing sustainability and diversity.

·       Trends driving wealth management consolidation, and why the UK needs younger, more diverse financial advisers.

·       How AI and technology can lower barriers to financial advice to expand access.

Listen in to hear how Dean and his team are building a culture of ‘succeeding together’—and what it takes to lead a growing business with purpose.

In their conversation, they discuss:

-       Adjusting to the public sector and gaining the trust of colleagues, as well as the core differences in measuring success between public and private organisations.

-       Continuing to learn and grow in a leadership position. How do leaders work well together in a team setting to move an organisation forward?

-       Becoming comfortable with change as a leader.

-       The voluntary inclusion of team members in determining future strategy plans and the crucial role of team culture in achieving an organisation’s core purpose.

-       Embracing AI opportunities to streamline workflow and limit risk without eliminating human review.

·      Why keeping strategy simple is key to having a higher chance of delivery – and ensuring everyone understands it

·      The challenges around financial viability when decarbonising a large distribution organisation

·      Why confidence and trust in the authenticity of your people are essential qualities of leaders

How SIG balances local insight with shared purpose and strategic goals as a multinational organisation

Florence shares how Bellevue’s people-first model has translated into long-term success for both the business and its clients:

-       Why flexibility and high-quality client delivery can – and should – go hand in hand.

-       The process of achieving B Corp and Good Business Charter certifications.

-       How prioritising employee wellbeing leads to greater loyalty and performance.

-       What law firms can do to contribute meaningfully to social and environmental impact.

-       The importance of purpose-led hiring and staying true to your founding values.

·      Freeths’ approach to sustainable growth and why culture has remained central throughout

·      How the firm is shaping its next five-year strategy in response to a changing world

·      The role of innovation and AI in Freeths’ future plans – and how they’re engaging clients in the process

·      Why Freeths prioritises alignment over scale when it comes to growth opportunities

·      The firm’s involvement in the Post Office scandal and what it reveals about their values in action

The discussion explores:

·      How PKB scaled from 3.8 million to 5 million registered patients and secured £6 million in funding

·      The importance of patient-controlled health records and how PKB is driving this change in healthcare systems

·      The role of collaboration in accelerating patient outcomes and health data accessibility

·      The importance of continuous conversations around purpose to ensure it remains front and centre

·      His newest book, Personal Health Records for Governments, offering insights into how governments can overcome the challenges of delivering essential services and technology like PKB [more information here]

·      Visit [PKB website] to find out more

·      How True North is uniting over 400 purpose-led businesses to bridge the gap between productivity and prosperity in the North

·      The role of the business community in driving economic transformation and how True North supports them through collaboration and providing a platform for growth

·      How initiatives like Northern Stars are challenging stereotypes and spotlighting hidden talent within the region

·      The importance of businesses taking action and building connected communities to drive sustainable change, rather than waiting for top-down solutions

·      The potential of devolution and regeneration projects to stimulate innovation, unlock opportunities, and help the North thrive

• How Cripps has aligned its purpose with its business strategy to fuel growth and cultural transformation

• The cycle of growth and purpose: how success is reinvested to drive further impact

• The importance of purpose alignment in successful mergers and maintaining cultural synergy

• How AI and automation have the potential to change the legal industry by reducing administrative tasks and enhancing client relationships

• The impact of Cripps’ B Corp certification, ensuring accountability to their purpose-driven goals and values

The discussion explores:

Reflecting on the progress of the firm’s ambitious transformation plans since her last appearance on the podcast

The challenge of balancing long-term strategic vision with short-term business pressures

How real growth is facilitated through giving staff headroom to innovate, not just cutting costs

Sara’s approach to empathetic leadership and fostering inclusion at the firm

Achieving strategy execution through transparency and keeping people at the forefront

Redwood Bank, which serves small to medium-sized businesses, balances traditional banking values with advanced technology. Its mission is “to be the UK’s best, go-to, specialist business bank.”

In 2021, four years after it obtained its banking licence, Redwood became one of the fastest challenger banks to achieve profitability, while building a strong internal culture and winning high satisfaction scores from its employees and customers.

CEO and co-founder Gary Wilkinson describes the journey and the insights it yielded, in this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Key topics include:

Building a firm where flexibility and joy drive success.

The transformative impact of becoming a B Corp.

Emma's vision for a lasting legacy through community endowment.

How EMG uses strategic tools like the Balanced Scorecard to sustain growth and alignment.

Listen to discover actionable insights on integrating purpose into strategy and leadership for long-term success.

Founder and partner Alex McPherson explains how they did it, on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Robin Stopford, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer explains the company’s approach in this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

This year the firm announced its best financial results in over a decade, with a 41 per cent increase in revenues.

Kevin Davidson discusses how he did it, on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Darius Hughes, General Manager in the UK and Ireland for Moderna, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, wants the UK to lead the way.

Learn how he uses the company’s purpose to attract and keep the talented professionals he needs to achieve that ambition, on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist. #moderna

Learn how these beliefs, and the use Theory of Change maps, are key to refreshing and implementing the institute’s purpose-driven strategy. On this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

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Vanessa Harwood-Whitcher is Chief Executive of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Listen as she explains how IOSH is equipping employers and health-and-safety professionals to deal with their ever-widening remit, on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Delivering on that purpose has required solving a set of complex interrelated challenges, and developing a new approach to regulation.

Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector at the DWI, describes the journey on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

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Cambridge Building Society turns a branch refurbishment programme into an opportunity to provide practical help for struggling first-time home buyers.

CEO Peter Burrows tells the story, and explains why purpose is like “the force” in Star Wars, on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

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That’s according to Dr Elisabetta Castiglioni, CEO of A1 Digital, the European technology services provider. A1 helps companies globally to translate digital potential into business results.

Learn how the belief in digitisation as a force for good powers her organisation’s purpose, in this episode of The Purposeful Strategist

Max co-founded Redemption Roasters and opened an industrial-scale coffee roastery and barista training academy inside the UK prison system. Then he and his business partner set up a chain of retail coffee shops across London.

Learn how he did it on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

A slow burn is often more effective than a big bang. That’s the path that Alan Dunsmore, CEO of Severfield, the UK’s largest steel fabricator, choose to take. And it’s working.

Listen to how he does it on the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Joel Ratnasothy, Managing Director of Interneuron, founded the business to “to provide the health record for every citizen in every country.” The company, now part of Answer Digital, provides professionally managed open-source software as a service to the healthcare sector.

Managing through the unintended consequences of Procurement is just one of the challenges the company faces as it strives to deliver its purpose. Learn how they deal with it on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

HIP Investor uses a proprietary zero-to-100-point system (the HIP Index) to measure which companies are more sustainable or impactful and which are more extractive. After 18 years of using the index to advise investors, the results show that it pays to invest in purpose.

Learn more in this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Sarah Walker-Smith, CEO of law firm Shakespeare Martineau and its parent group Ampa, uses purpose to connect and manage the individual brands owned by the group. In the five years since Shakespeare Martineau first clarified its purpose, the firm has almost doubled in size.

Learn how she does it on the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Her latest venture is the Yeleen Beauty Makerspace, a hybrid teaching lab and manufacturing space in Washington DC designed to support women and founders of color in the beauty industry.

Learn how she does it on the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

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First Mile, a UK-based B-Corporation, defines its purpose as “to revolutionise business sustainability, starting with waste and recycling.” CEO Bruce Bratley uses three core values to help everyone in the business embody that purpose.

Listen to how he does it on the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

That insight led Dr Mohammad Al-Ubaydli to found Patients Know Best (PKB), Europe’s largest Personal Health Record and patient engagement platform. PKB’s purpose is to give every person the ability to access their personal health record, control who can see it and use this information to manage their health and care.

Listen to how he does it on the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist

Find out how Nej Gakenyi, CEO and founder of GRM Digital, faced that unusual challenge in the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

David Liddle, CEO of The TCM Group, did it by engaging his organisation in an inclusive process to develop a values and behaviours framework.

Learn how on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

That was the dilemma facing Sara Crofts when she became CEO of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI), the UK professional body for translators and interpreters.

Learn how she solved it in this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Despite this welcome complication, the purpose is taking root inside the organisation, employee engagement is high, and the leadership team have embarked on an inclusive initiative to develop a set of values that support the purpose.

Learn how Mark and team managed through the distractions, on this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Co-Founder and CEO Niki Fuchs and Georgia Sandom, Director of Operations and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) explain how the company’s purpose has helped the business grow in a tough marketplace.

Listen to their story on the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

The result is a remarkably resilient organisation, that has survived some very testing times to deliver long-term success.

Alex Cheatle, co-founder and CEO of Ten, reveals how sticking to the purpose, and consulting with an invisible customer, keeps the business growing. Learn more on the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

Re-grounding the organisation in its original purpose unlocked a surprising amount of enthusiasm and revealed unexpected potential. The initiative also led to a new business strategy and a more effective way of communicating with the executive and the board.

Listen to Mike Astell tell Belden Menkus how he and his team did it.

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But how do you change business to serve society better, while still acknowledging the need to make money? That’s the question that Sarah is helping the senior leaders of large businesses to answer.

Learn how she has evolved her own organisation’s purpose and used it to help her leadership team co-create a new adaptive strategy, designed to focus the organisation’s resources and cope with the chaos and uncertainty of today’s business environment. All in the latest episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

That is what Tom Willis, CEO of the UK’s bustling Shoreham Port, has done. Learn how in this episode of The Purposeful Strategist.

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