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Blueprint for Better Business podcast

Sarah Gillard - CEO, Blueprint for Better Business

Season 1, Ep. 1

Join Charles Wookey while he explores the challenges and complexities of creating and running a purpose-led business. Speaking with influential leaders and change makers from across business and industry, this series features conversations which uncover the inner motivations of these visionary individuals, while exploring their invaluable experiences in leadership roles. 


In the first episode of the series, Sarah Gillard, CEO of A Blueprint for Better Business meets with her predecessor Charles, to explore what purpose in business really looks like, what its critical success factors are and delves into what this series will seek to discover.

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  • 6. Gillian Harrison - CEO, Whitefox Technologies

    37:45||Season 1, Ep. 6
    This week Charles is in discussion with Gillian Harrison, CEO of Whitefox Technologies. In this episode they explore radical changes in career direction, the reality of steering a company through tumultuous times and the power of instinct within decision making. Join Charles Wookey on the Blueprint for Better Business podcast, while he explores the challenges and complexities of creating and running a purpose-led business. Speaking with influential leaders and change makers from across business and industry, this series features conversations which uncover the inner motivations of these visionary individuals, while exploring their invaluable experiences in leadership roles. 
  • 5. Vincent Clancy - CEO & Chairman of Turner & Townsend

    33:08||Season 1, Ep. 5
    In this episode, Charles is joined by Vincent Clancy - CEO of Turner & Townsend. Charles and Vincent discuss the realities and challenges of embedding meaningful purpose in a global consultancy business with over 10,000 people in 48 countries. Join Charles Wookey on the Blueprint for Better Business podcast, while he explores the challenges and complexities of creating and running a purpose-led business. Speaking with influential leaders and change makers from across business and industry, this series features conversations which uncover the inner motivations of these visionary individuals, while exploring their invaluable experiences in leadership roles. 
  • 4. Mark Cutifani - former CEO, Anglo American

    50:46||Season 1, Ep. 4
    In this episode Charles speaks to Mark Cutifani, former CEO, Anglo American. The conversation explores the realities of instilling a purpose-led approach in a complex organisation, whilst balancing challenging commercial goals.  Join Charles Wookey on the Blueprint for Better Business podcast, while he explores the challenges and complexities of creating and running a purpose-led business. Speaking with influential leaders and change makers from across business and industry, this series features conversations which uncover the inner motivations of these visionary individuals, while exploring their invaluable experiences in leadership roles. 
  • 3. David Blood - co-founder and senior partner, Generation Investment Management

    39:04||Season 1, Ep. 3
    In this episode, Charles speaks to David Blood, co-founder and senior partner at Generation Investment Management. They explore the relationship between sustainability and purpose and how large organisations can move towards sustainability. Join Charles Wookey on the Blueprint for Better Business podcast, while he explores the challenges and complexities of creating and running a purpose-led business. Speaking with influential leaders and change makers from across business and industry, this series features conversations which uncover the inner motivations of these visionary individuals, while exploring their invaluable experiences in leadership roles. To discover more visit blueprintforbusiness.org and charleswookeyassociates.com
  • 2. Dame Alison Rose - CEO, Natwest Group

    37:02||Season 1, Ep. 2
    In the second episode of the series, Dame Alison Rose - CEO of Natwest Group - explores what leading a purpose-led organisation looks like, how she has worked to instil impact and value, and what she has learned in the process.Join Charles Wookey while he explores the challenges and complexities of creating and running a purpose-led business. Speaking with influential leaders and change makers from across business and industry, this series features conversations which uncover the inner motivations of these visionary individuals, while exploring their invaluable experiences in leadership roles. To discover more visit blueprintforbusiness.org and charleswookeyassociates.com