Incite Brilliance

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Hot topics. Cool ideas. Refreshingly feisty takes on bringing purpose and connection to the world of work. Incite Brilliance is the podcast from H&H, the UK’s leading internal comms and employee engagement agency.

Episodes

  1. 15 JAN

    Can meditation bring better vibes back to work? – S2 EP4

    Cathy chats to Paps Shaikh from Good Vibration about the power of meditation in a corporate environment to help reduce stress and bring harmony back to a team.

    37 min

  2. 27/11/2025

    How Timpson keeps over 5,000 colleagues thriving – lessons from their Director of Happiness – S2 EP3

    In this episode, Cathy’s joined by Janet Leighton, Timpson’s Director of Happiness, to explore how the long-standing family business has built a high-trust, people-first culture through “upside-down management.” Janet shares how Timpson hires for personality over CVs, runs with just two core rules, and measures support through a single-question Happiness Indes – all designed to give frontline colleagues true autonomy. The conversation also dives into the practical reality of workplace happiness, from financial and emotional wellbeing support to weekly lotteries and “Great Culture Month,” offering clear lessons for organisations looking to create engaged, resilient teams.

    28 min

  3. 20/10/2025

    How can music help to engage employees? – S2 EP2

    Cathy chats to Sam McNeill from Song Division about harnessing the power of music to engage employees.

    33 min

  4. 11/09/2025

    Why is laughter at work so important? – S2 EP1

    New host Cathy Phillips chats to Jason from The Humour Connection about how laughter in the workplace helps create a sense of belonging and connection.

    35 min

  5. 24/04/2025

    How do you untangle messy culture? With the power of conversation – EP8

    Never make assumptions about people. To assume, as the saying goes, makes an ass of anyone who thinks human behaviour is predictable. Client director Kelly Blakey reveals how honest conversations powered a culture change within a police force – and how we can use discussion to make comms campaigns genuinely effective.

    30 min

  6. 24/02/2025

    How do you connect employees with leaders? Bring more human-ness to your employee engagement – EP7

    Whether you’re hiding in a cave from a hungry bear or wilting under an overwhelming workload – it all feels the same to our nervous system. That’s why as internal communicators we’re meeting a fundamental human need for safety and trust, says Helena Morley of TrustFord.

    38 min

  7. 21/01/2025

    What really makes us tick: How to satisfy our deepest motivations at work – EP6

    Are you free to bring your whole self to work? And how does that fit with a cohesive workplace culture? The answer lies in understanding our true motivations – and how we can use that knowledge to be successful at work and in life. Kay Vessey talks about a tool that can help us to do that.

    37 min

  8. 19/12/2024

    Why are employees still disenfranchised? The search for soul in the workplace – EP5

    Outdated work structures are killing employees’ sense of vocation, says Helen Bissett, founding director of H&H. And in spite of global investment in employee engagement, studies tell us many people are still as disconnected as ever. So how can we fix this – and does it all start with conscious leadership?

    25 min

  9. 03/12/2024

    When IC meets DEI: Why we need to view diversity, equity and inclusion as culture change – EP4

    Good intentions are not enough to make DEI programmes successful, says Melody Moore, our guest from Liberare Consulting. What we’re talking about is a culture change – and as with any transformation, internal communicators play a crucial role in making it work for all the right reasons.

    37 min

  10. 05/11/2024

    Finding your ‘why’: The motivational power of purpose – EP3

    Does anyone go to work planning to do a bad job? Or wanting to feel bored at work? Kirsty Beckett doesn’t think so. Find out how you can inspire and motivate people to do their best work, by giving them a clear purpose that truly resonates with them.

    21 min

  11. 01/10/2024

    Virtual Intelligence: How to nurture culture in the digital workplace – EP2

    Hybrid working can be a game-changer. But only if both employer and employee commit to making it work. The key is to boost our VQ – or Virtual Intelligence. In this episode, H&H founding director Hannah Thoresby reveals a model for developing the vital skills and behaviours to keep colleagues connected, productive and creative in the digital environment.

    30 min

  12. 13/09/2024

    Strike a chord: The power of music in internal communication – EP1

    When your comms need to transcend language and geography, try music. In this episode, Jane Halford, H&H client director, shares stories about using music to build connections at a deep, emotional level – and how it can unite people in the most unlikely scenarios!

    25 min
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About

Hot topics. Cool ideas. Refreshingly feisty takes on bringing purpose and connection to the world of work. Incite Brilliance is the podcast from H&H, the UK’s leading internal comms and employee engagement agency.

Information

  • Creator
    H&H Comms
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Copyright
    ©H&H Comms
  • Show Website
    Incite Brilliance