The Culture Whisperer - a podcast for HR, Communications and Business Leaders everywhere!

Dawn Smedley

The Culture Whisperer podcast brings to you uplifting conversations with inspirational business leaders exploring their stories, learning and experiences that they see have the biggest impact on organisational culture. Often it can be the smallest 'whispers' that make the biggest difference and there are 'culture whisperers' in every organisation at all levels. We'll be leaning into this and much more!

  1. The Belief One with Sonia Moore, co-founder of the Situational Coach

    06/30/2025

    The Belief One with Sonia Moore, co-founder of the Situational Coach

    🎉 New Episode Alert: The Culture Whisperer Podcast – Episode 11 with Sonia Moore 🎉 Sonia has held so many amazing HR Director roles in her career across diverse industries: Tunstall Healthcare, Muller, Adient, Johnson Controls and Poundland to name just a few and is now co-founder of The Situational Coach 🌟 The snippet just touches on one v emotional part of the podcast and this was us just getting started! There are so many more leadership pearls of wisdom and personal reflections and more than anything Sonia's real love and zest for life 😍 Sonia - thank you for making me laugh and making me cry and being my first guest to talk about 'horse poo' 💩 on the podcast! 🤣 ✨ What’s inside? ✨ Belief in people = SUPER POWER. Sonia’s dad taught her to always believe in herself, and throughout her career she’s continued to help others unlock that same confidence! 💪 Leadership (and life!) is ALL about seeing the person, not just their title. When we do this, magic happens and people begin to realise their own potential! ❤️ If you want to lead like a pro, communication and training are your secret weapons. 🔥 Equality in the workplace isn’t just a nice to have—it doesn't matter if you're a CEO or a cleaner, we are never 'just' anything! 🌍 When people feel appreciated, they shine brighter than ever! 🌟 👉 Want to know more about creating better conversations and stronger cultures? There are so many culture whispers in this one!!

    56 min
  2. The Confidence One with Advita Patel, founder of CommsRebel

    05/27/2025

    The Confidence One with Advita Patel, founder of CommsRebel

    Episode 10 of the Culture Whisperer Podcast is out now and this is a powerhouse of a conversation with Advita Patel, owner and founder of CommsRebel, co-founder of A Leader Like Me, co-author of 'Building a Culture of Inclusivity' and currently the first South Asian woman to be President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations ❤️ Here are 5 Culture Whispers you'll hear from Advita in our conversation and a snippet on hope below: 💥 1. Inclusion isn’t optional — it’s personal. “Say the words out loud: diversity, equity, inclusion.” Advita challenges all of us to keep showing up and doing the right thing. If your organisation pulls back from EDI — will you? 🌱 2. Hope is a leadership habit!Hope isn’t fluffy — it’s fundamental. In a world full of fear and fatigue, leaders have a duty to bring optimism, courage and clarity. “What’s the alternative to hope?” she asks. Silence? Compliance? Fear? 🧠 3. Build your personal board of directors.Mentors aren’t a nice-to-have — they’re a career lifeline. Advita’s board includes truth-tellers, nurturers, finance advisers and straight-talkers. Who’s guiding you when self-doubt kicks in? 💥 4. Confidence is a daily practice, not a personality trait.Forget the big leap — it’s the micro-actions that matter. Her new book 'De-coding Confidence' reveals the 7 habits of confident leaders, from energy to boldness and vulnerability. ☕ 5. “You can’t be everyone’s cup of tea… or you’ll be a mug.”If you know Advita, this is one of her most famous quotes! Sometimes speaking up is uncomfortable but when things feel wrong they probably are and we have to speak up! 💬 If you work in HR, EDI or Internal Comms or you're on a leadership journey yourself — this episode is a must. 💬 Advita’s honesty, warmth, and rebellious spirit will leave you thinking (and probably shouting “YES!” at your headphones). I got goosebumps so many times in our conversation 🫶 🎙️ Share far and wide to get these positive culture whispers out into the world!🎙️

    51 min

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The Culture Whisperer podcast brings to you uplifting conversations with inspirational business leaders exploring their stories, learning and experiences that they see have the biggest impact on organisational culture. Often it can be the smallest 'whispers' that make the biggest difference and there are 'culture whisperers' in every organisation at all levels. We'll be leaning into this and much more!