Regen On Purpose

Karen Gray
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Regen on Purpose is a podcast for leaders who sense that sustainability alone isn’t enough. Hosted by Karen Gray, the podcast explores what it really takes to move from sustainability to regeneration designing and delivering systems that become healthier over time. Drawing on three decades of experience in delivery leadership, people development, and transformation, each episode looks at why change often struggles to hold, and how leadership decisions, delivery choices, and learning environments shape long-term outcomes. This is a space for thoughtful conversations about building what lasts for people, organisations, and the planet without hype, jargon, or quick fixes.

  1. Jun 23

    Episode 15 - Why Most Transformation Programmes Fail in Year Two

    Most transformation programmes look healthy in year one and fail quietly in year two. Not in the templates or the dashboards — in the conversations that stop happening around month fifteen. In this episode, Karen Gray diagnoses the year-two failure pattern: why the senior attention that carries a transformation through year one inevitably moves, why almost nobody designs the year-one PMO to survive without it, and what the month-fifteen silence actually sounds like inside a steering committee. She lays out what regenerative PMO design looks like instead — a PMO built to surface the truth without depending on senior attention, measured on the signals that predict year-two health, and designed to get lighter over time rather than heavier. And she closes with the single most effective move for anyone who recognises the silence in their own programme right now. Built for transformation directors, PMO heads, and senior sponsors carrying the weight of complex delivery in financial services, government, and regulated industries. In this episode: Why year one rewards the build — and why the build is not the test The month-fifteen silence, and why nobody in the room is lying The three reasons almost nobody designs for year two What regenerative PMO design looks like in practice The one move that reverses year-two failure without a restructure #TransformationProgramme #PMODesign #RegenerativePMO #ProgrammeDelivery #TransformationLeadership #PMOLeadership #ComplexDelivery #FinancialServicesTransformation #GovernmentTransformation #ProjectDeliveryLeadership

    17 min

  2. May 29

    Episode 14 - "Why This Podcast Is Changing"

    Why This Podcast Is Changing — Welcome to Season 2 In this relaunch episode, Karen Gray introduces Regenerative Delivery — the new direction for the podcast formerly focused on regenerative business principles. After thirteen episodes exploring the foundations of regeneration, Season 2 takes that lens to where it matters most: the real, complex work of project delivery, PMO transformation, and AI-enabled practice inside regulated organisations. Karen names what regenerative delivery actually means, why AI is making most delivery faster but more extractive, and what listeners can expect from the new monthly format. Built for senior PMs, PMO leaders, transformation directors, and anyone carrying the weight of complex delivery in financial services, government, or regulated industries. Stay Connected & Follow Me On My Socials! 📘 Facebook:   / regenonpurpose   📸 Instagram:   / regenonpurpose   💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karengrayuk

    11 min

  3. May 18

    Episode 13 - WHERE IS FASHION GOING? The Future of Fashion is Being Grown.

    WHERE IS FASHION GOING? The future of fashion is being grown. Most of us never stop to think about what our clothes are actually made from. But once you realise how much of modern fashion is built from plastic, oil, and synthetic fibres… you start seeing the industry very differently. In this episode of Regen on Purpose, we explore: 🍄 Mushroom leather 🍍 Pineapple fibre fabrics 🌿 Hemp, Tencel & regenerative cotton 👖 Levi’s hemp denim experiments 🧵 Plastic-free fashion innovation ♻️ Circular and regenerative clothing systems We also talk about: fast fashion textile waste synthetic fabrics overconsumption social media’s impact on fashion and why brands are starting to rethink the entire system. Because maybe regeneration starts with something as simple as asking: “What am I wearing on my skin every day?” If you enjoy conversations around regeneration, sustainability, conscious living, and the future of consumer products — make sure to subscribe and join the conversation.

    11 min

  4. May 1

    Episode 12 - Small Choices. Real Impact.

    Last week I shared the products I'd switched to — Green People skincare, shampoo and conditioner. What I didn't expect was how much that one change would start a chain reaction. Because once you start looking at what's actually in the things you use every day, it's hard to stop. This week I'm sharing what happened next. The everyday stuff. The things in your kitchen and your bathroom that you use without thinking — and what happens when you start asking one simple question: is there a slightly better version of this? We talk about tea bags — and the thing inside them I genuinely hadn't thought about. Dishwashing tablets, washing up liquid, sponges. The small swaps that don't feel like a big deal until you realise how often you use them. And the honest reality — because I haven't changed everything. There are still things I haven't figured out. Bin bags, for one. But that's the point. This isn't about perfection. It's about noticing. Questioning. Looking into it. And adjusting — one thing at a time. Regeneration starts small. And this is what small actually looks like. Hosted by Karen | Regen on Purpose Stay Connected & Follow Me On My Socials! 📘 Facebook:   / regenonpurpose   📸 Instagram:   / regenonpurpose   💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karengrayuk For collaborations, partnerships, or inquiries, feel free to reach out. ☎️ +44 755-196-8078 📧  hello@regenonpurpose.com

    6 min

  5. Apr 24

    Episode 11 - I Didn’t Change Everything — I Just Started Here (Green people)

    What if the smallest change you make today… actually adds up to something bigger over time? In this episode, I step away from strategy, frameworks, and organisations… and get a bit more personal. Because while I often talk about sustainability and regeneration  I started asking myself a simple question: am I actually making those changes in my own life? This isn’t about big, dramatic shifts. It’s about the small, everyday choices the things we use, buy, and repeat without thinking. I share the journey I’ve been on… the small changes I’ve made… and how one simple shift starting with skincare led to a much bigger realisation. Including the story behind a brand that began with one mother trying to help her daughter… and went on to change industry standards. 🌱 What you’ll take from this episode: Why real change doesn’t come from big movesHow small, consistent actions actually create impactWhat to look at in your own daily habitsA simple way to start making better choices today 🎯 Your takeaway: Don’t try to change everything. Pick one thing. Make one better choice. And start there. Because small changes… done consistently… build something much bigger over time. Regen on Purpose  building what lasts.

    6 min

  6. Apr 17

    Episode 10 -They Built a Business Around Giving 50% Away - And It Worked!

    They Built a Business Around Giving 50% Away - And It Worked Most businesses treat giving as something you do after you succeed. But what if it was the reason you succeeded in the first place? This week, I came across a company called Elvis & Kresse—and it completely shifted how I think about business, risk, and generosity. They take decommissioned fire hoses—materials that have been through decades of real emergencies—and transform them into luxury products. But here’s what makes them different: They committed to donating 50% of their profits to The Fire Fighters Charity… from day one. Before validation. Before stability. Before certainty. And instead of holding them back—that decision became the foundation of everything they built. This isn’t just a feel-good story. It’s a blueprint. A different way to think about value, impact, and what business can actually be. Because the real question isn’t just how much we can take— It’s what would happen if we built something designed to give more than it takes. If this made you think differently, subscribe for more conversations on building what lasts. Stay Connected & Follow Me On My Socials! 📘 Facebook:   / regenonpurpose   📸 Instagram:   / regenonpurpose   💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karengrayuk For collaborations, partnerships, or inquiries, feel free to reach out. ☎️ +44 755-196-8078 📧  hello@regenonpurpose.com

    4 min

  7. Apr 10

    Episode 9 - Why Great Projects Should Leave Organisations Stronger

    What should a project actually leave behind? Most projects are judged by what they deliver — scope, timeline, budget, and milestones. But the real value of a project often shows up after the work is done. In this episode, I explore why great projects should do more than create change — they should leave organisations stronger, clearer, more capable, and better able to adapt for what comes next. I share a more regenerative lens on project delivery and why this matters in today’s environment, where pressure, change, and complexity are constant. If projects don’t improve how an organisation works over time, they may deliver outputs — but they won’t create lasting progress. In this episode, I cover: •Why traditional project success measures are too narrow •What great projects should actually leave behind •The four things strong projects strengthen: capability, clarity, flow, and adaptability •Why better delivery should make future work easier •What regeneration looks like in practice inside organisations •Simple questions to ask at the start of a project This episode is for leaders, project professionals, transformation teams, and anyone interested in building organisations that don’t just deliver change — but get stronger over time.

    8 min

  8. Apr 3

    Episode 8 - What We’re Getting Wrong About High Performance

    What We’re Getting Wrong About High Performance A lot of what gets labelled as high performance in organisations today is not actually sustainable performance. It’s people coping really well under pressure. In this solo episode, I reflect on what I’m noticing across delivery, transformation, and leadership — and why we may be rewarding the wrong signals. Because being constantly available, always stepping in, and somehow keeping everything moving might look impressive… …but it can also hide strain, dependency, and systems that are relying too heavily on people. In this episode, I explore: why performance is often misunderstoodhow “coping” gets mistaken for strengthwhat real high performance actually looks likewhy sustainable performance matters more than everIf we want stronger organisations, better delivery, and healthier teams — we need a better definition of performance.

    7 min
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Regen on Purpose is a podcast for leaders who sense that sustainability alone isn’t enough. Hosted by Karen Gray, the podcast explores what it really takes to move from sustainability to regeneration designing and delivering systems that become healthier over time. Drawing on three decades of experience in delivery leadership, people development, and transformation, each episode looks at why change often struggles to hold, and how leadership decisions, delivery choices, and learning environments shape long-term outcomes. This is a space for thoughtful conversations about building what lasts for people, organisations, and the planet without hype, jargon, or quick fixes.

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  • Creator
    Karen Gray
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  • Episodes
    16
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