In our latest SHMA Talks, our CEO Sarah Walker-Smith will be hosting a discussion on the key issues shaping the sustainability agenda, what it means to be “responsible” in the current climate, and where can we add more value in a non-traditiona

Pride and prejudice - overcoming discrimination in entrepreneurship | SHMA Talks

Feb 3rd, 2022 35m 14s

Three inspiring leaders, David Sobo, Mark Esho MBE and Ninder Johal share their experience of the challenges they’ve faced in business because of their race and/or disability and how they’ve turned their adversity into a positive for themselves

Shaping the future for Birmingham - Clive Read joined by Neil Rami | SHMA Talks

Oct 18th, 2021 38m 9s

Clive Read, head of our Birmingham office, was in conversation with Neil Rami, Chief Executive of the West Midlands Growth Company for our SHMA Talks series.In this live interactive event Neil Rami offered an insight into how Birmingham is shap

Leading five generations in business | SHMA Talks

Jun 23rd, 2021 45m 17s

In this episode of SHMA Talks, our CEO Sarah Walker-Smith is in conversation with Henrietta Brealey – CEO of the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Ninder Johal - CEO of Nachural Group, business leaders who manage, motivate and support

One Year On | SHMA Talks

Apr 12th, 2021 39m 2s

In this episode of SHMA Talks, our CEO Sarah Walker-Smith is in conversation with some of the UK’s most influential leaders reflecting on the past year, the impact on our economy and communities, and what we might expect in the future.This epis

Is the future bright, or bleak for the legal sector? | SHMA Talks

Mar 3rd, 2021 52m 32s

Experts from legal and finance sectors discuss the complications caused by the Covid crisis. What are the common characteristics of successful legal firms and is the future bright, or bleak, for the legal market?This episode was recorded on 15

Sparking the debate of diversity in utilities | SHMA Talks

Mar 1st, 2021 47m 48s

Leaders in energy and utilities discuss the issues of diversity and inclusion within the industry; what lessons can be learned from other sectors and what are the opportunities and barriers as a result of Covid-19?This episode was recorded on 1

Myth of the female leader | SHMA Talks

Feb 26th, 2021 40m 28s

Reports show female-led countries are handling the Covid-19 crisis better, but is this simply down to gender?CEO Sarah Walker-Smith debates whether the myth is fact or fiction with a panel of experienced leaders.This episode was recorded on 17

Maintaining a positive work culture beyond lockdown | SHMA Talks

Aug 28th, 2020 34m 48s

In this episode of SHMA Talks, our chief marketing and people officer Ben Buckton will be in conversation with Sara Burks - director of Adaptis and leading coach helping businesses during transformational change, and Helen Hay, head of culture

100 Days of lockdown | SHMA Talks

Aug 28th, 2020 36m 8s

Tuesday 30 June marked 100 days since the UK entered lockdown. Sarah Walker-Smith and economics Professors Baback Yazdani and Abhinay Muthoo discuss the current state of the UK economy and where businesses go from here.This episode was recorded

Baback Yazdani in conversation with Sarah Walker-Smith | SHMA Talks

Aug 28th, 2020 28m 58s

We interview Professor Baback Yazdani, Dean of Nottingham Business School, to get his expert view on the effects of the pandemic on the business community and the wider implications for the UK economy.This episode was recorded on 22 May 2020Wat

Make or break: Leadership in times of crisis - Ben Buckton and Smita Jamdar | SHMA Talks

Jul 31st, 2020 34m 56s

The response from leaders and managers in times of crisis will be remembered for years to come.In this episode of SHMA Talks, chief marketing and people officer, Ben Buckton, will be in conversation with Smita Jamdar, partner and head of educat

We need to talk about trust | SHMA Talks

Jul 31st, 2020 56m 7s

In this episode, Sarah Walker-Smith will be in conversation with Pete Ashby - TEAM2030, Dr John Blakey - The Trusted Executive Foundation, and Keith Howells - Project4 Learning Lab discussing the topic of trust in leadership. This episode was

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