7 episodes
Year on Year Emily Monsell-Holden
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Year on Year explores how organisations can grow stronger as they grow older.
In this podcast Emily Monsell-Holden talks to guests about building and nurturing authentic, sustainable organisations that thrive in the long-term, and do good along the way.
Many companies are in it for a quick buck, often at the expense of integrity, people and planet. This series discusses how long-term thinking can lead to positive changes that strengthen more than just the balance sheet.
About Emily
Emily is the founder of Hollow & Hill, an independent brand and culture consultancy. Unlike many consultants, she has extensive in-house experience so understands the reality of the challenges faced by businesses. She knows that companies who are able to take a long-term view become more successful and have the capacity to change the world.
Contact: yearonyear@hollowandhill.com
Weblink: https://www.hollowandhill.com/year-on-year-podcast
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Authenticity and globalisation, with Mark Hogarth from Harris Tweed Hebrides
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Year-on-Year, where we explore how organisations grow stronger as they grow older.
In this episode, host Emily Monsell-Holden chats with Mark Hogarth, Ambassador for Harris Tweed Hebrides, about brand authenticity and the lessons other organisations can learn from Harris Tweed's rich history and steadfast dedication to heritage.
Mark shares the fascinating story of Harris Tweed, a fabric woven in the homes of crofters in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
They discuss:
maintaining traditional methods in the face of globalisationthe unique socio-economic impact of the tweed industry on local communitiesattracting a younger workforce and connecting employees to the brand storythe intrinsic link between luxury and durability. -
The role of purpose in business, with James Sandrini
What is purpose? How is it useful? Does every business need it?
Emily discusses all of this, and more, with James Sandrini - Strategy Director at Wildfarmed.
This episode covers various topics related to purpose in business, including:
Purpose as a pure cause V. Purpose as a marketign strategyRetro-fitting purpose into existing organisationsThe role of purpose in recruitment and employer brandingHow to decide if you are ready for a purpose-led approach -
How heritage brands innovate, with Geordie Willis
325 years young: lessons in innovation from heritage brand Berry Bros. & Rudd
When you are thriving well into your 4th century, you know you are doing something right. And although there’s a tendency to view heritage brands as dusty and out-dated, they often know a thing or two about innovation and long-term thinking.
In this episode Emily talks to Geordie Willis, 8th generation family member at 325-year-old wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd, about what it takes to innovate successfully, and what younger businesses can learn from their experience. -
The power of playfulness in the workplace, with Lucy Taylor
Work doesn’t have to be a slog. In fact, when work becomes fun, magic happens.
Bringing play into the workplace reduces stress and burnout, increases collaboration, breaks down siloes, creates connection and meaning, and helps people creatively solve problems.
In this episode, Emily talks to Lucy Taylor, founder of Make Work Play about wjhy play is so powerful and how anyone can harness it to create happier, healthier and more effective workplaces.
Find out more about Lucy here: https://www.makeworkplay.co.uk -
Building customer loyalty, with Hannah Crabtree
Emily talks to Hannah Crabtree, Chief Customer and Technology Officer at fine wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd, about making loyalty a core part of your customer strategy.
In this episode we discuss what loyalty actually looks like (spoiler-alert, it's not just about repeat custom), why it makes sense financially and for brand equity, and how businesses can build it in to their own strategy. -
Attracting and nurturing top talent, with Katherine Ray
Emily talks to Katherine Ray, people development specialist and founder of Talentology consultancy, about the complexities of attracting and retaining top talent within organisations.
In this episode we discuss how to identify top talent, the benefits and pitfalls of managing talent, and how to create a happy and fulfilling culture that attracts and retains great people.
Connect with Katherine directly via LInkedIn or via the Talentology website.