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Join us as we tackle topical issues head on, in the housing world and beyond. Hosted by Nick Atkin, CEO at Yorkshire Housing, plus a series of special guests.

  1. 07/03/2025

    Creating high performance cultures, with Dr Rob Archer

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick speaks to leading performance psychologist Dr Rob Archer at Cognacity, who’s worked with everyone from Olympic athletes to Formula 1 teams and high-pressure boardrooms. Together they talk about how building better daily habits help people do their best work, and avoid burning out.

    53 min

  2. 06/05/2025

    Building better workspaces, with David Smalley

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick taps into the expertise of David Smalley, Director at Material Source. He shines a light on how workplace design has changed the way we work and collaborate. So, what do you think, is the traditional desk and office dead?

    54 min

  3. 05/08/2025

    Creating sustainable communities, with Jonathan Wilson

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick taps into the expertise of Jonathan Wilson - managing director at Citu. He shines the spotlight on how we create sustainable communities of the future that our towns and cities need if we’re serious about tackling the climate crisis! Credits: Brownfield land in the UK has the ability to deliver over a million of the homes that we've set out with our ambition as a country - CPRE report

    57 min

  4. 04/01/2025

    Why workplaces need neurodiversity, with Catherine Asta

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick taps into the expertise of psychotherapist and ex NHS strategist, Catherine Asta. She shares her late autism discovery and helps you master neuroinclusivity in the workplace and beyond. Credits: Only 22% of autistic people are employed - Office for National Statistics (ONS)Around one in seven people in the UK are neurodivergent - NHS Employers

    1h 10m

  5. 02/25/2025

    How to deliver a great customer experience, with Chris Pitt

    To kick start season four of Raising the Roof, we're joined by Chris Pitt, chief exec of first direct! Nick and Chris get into the nitty gritty of customer service, how to empower colleagues, building emotional trust and doing the right thing for the customer.

    52 min

  6. 09/24/2024

    New government, new deal for the North?

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick looks into the future of housing in the North with chief exec of the Northern Housing Consortium, Tracy Harrison. They discuss government master plans, challenges, solutions and benefits of topics like new towns,

    30 min

  7. 08/27/2024

    How to manage change in the workplace…

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick taps into the expertise of director of Agile Change Management and 10-time author, Melanie Franklin. Melanie shares tips, tricks, and potential hazards to watch out for, to help you master successful change manage

    36 min

  8. 07/30/2024

    Is AI a threat or an opportunity?

    In this episode of Raising the Roof, we're joined by Guy Marshall, Chief Technology Officer and Director at PorthouseDean. Nick and Guy get into the nitty gritty of AI in business, including the role it can play in the housing sector, the risks, and its i

    33 min
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Join us as we tackle topical issues head on, in the housing world and beyond. Hosted by Nick Atkin, CEO at Yorkshire Housing, plus a series of special guests.

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  • Creator
    Yorkshire Housing
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Raising the roof
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