BONUS: How Team Satisfaction Fuels Creative Powerhouses, with Steve Wynne

What happens when someone who's always felt like an outsider builds a company that wins "Best Place to Work" not once, but twice? And how do you create an environment where genuine care for your team becomes your competitive advantage?

In this episode recorded at our live Sheffield event, Amit Patel is in conversation with Steve Wynne, the CEO of production company Strawberry Blond, to explore how unconventional leadership can build extraordinary workplace culture. From his working-class roots near Liverpool to founding a production company that prioritizes people over profit margins, Steve shares how questioning "the way things have always been done" led to sustainable success.

Steve reveals why he refuses to accept 12-hour shoots and how his team's recognition means more than any industry accolade. 

The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding.

• What it means to win workplace awards based on team feedback
• Challenging industry norms around working hours and production culture
• Why looking after junior team members should be a priority
• The relationship between team wellbeing and business success
• The value of questioning established practices

Chapter Markers

(00:00) Introduction with Keith Arrowsmith

(01:41) Strawberry Blonde's Best Place to Work Award

(02:17) Creating a Positive Company Culture

(04:02) Challenging Industry Norms

(08:32) The Role of Workwise for Screen

(11:16) Conclusion and Final Thoughts with Keith Arrowsmith

LINKS

WorkWise for Screen: https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/

Keith Arrowsmith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitharrowsmith/

Tacita Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacitasmall/

BFI: https://www.bfi.org.uk/

National Lottery: https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/

Steve Wynne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wynnesteve/ 

Strawberry Blond TV: https://www.strawberryblond.co.uk/