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Purposing

Talent and customers choose companies with purpose over those who only prioritise profit. Businesses must step up or get left behind. But where to start?

Purposing speaks with leaders from some of the world’s most recognised brands to discover how they built purpose into their businesses. Join CEO of Given Agency, Becky Willan and a host of guests as they demystify this misunderstood topic into clear, actionable advice you can use in your own business.

Why did John Lewis Partnership modernise their purpose in the midst of a global pandemic? How did The Body Shop make their purpose matter to everyone in their business? What are Lloyds Banking Group doing to make decisions differently, to help Britain prosper?

All this and more on this season of Purposing.

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Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
35
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Unlocking influence and creating change as an individual | Arabella Ellis, Co-Founder of Gyre

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00:34:02  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
Uniting Purpose and Storytelling to Drive Sustainability at Virgin | Darshna Myronidis, Group Director of Sustainability

Uniting Purpose and Storytelling to Drive Sustainability at Virgin | Darshna Myronidis, Group Director of Sustainability

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T…

00:34:31  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
A greener route: Decarbonising Europe's largest delivery network: Caryn-Ann Allen, Geopost

A greener route: Decarbonising Europe's largest delivery network: Caryn-Ann Allen, Geopost

Cutting emissions is crucial for the planet. But how can we effectively shift the mindsets and behaviors of suppliers whose practices have a significant environmental impact?

In this episode, Becky is…

00:32:14  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
Healing beyond healthcare: The role of sustainability in shaping Bupa’s vision for people and planet | Nigel Sullivan

Healing beyond healthcare: The role of sustainability in shaping Bupa’s vision for people and planet | Nigel Sullivan

What role can sustainability play in improving both the health of people and of the planet?

In this episode, Becky is joined by Nigel Sullivan, Chief Sustainability & People Officer at Bupa. Currently…

00:27:02  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
Championing the power of sport to drive meaningful social and environmental impact | Gemma Wiggs and Jamie McKeown, World Rugby

Championing the power of sport to drive meaningful social and environmental impact | Gemma Wiggs and Jamie McKeown, World Rugby

Sporting events can be truly transformative. But how do you create positive impact, long after the tournament ends?

Today, Becky is joined by Gemma Wiggs and Jamie McKeown from World Rugby — the globa…

00:32:53  |   Tue 20 May 2025
Avon Calling: A Purpose-Led Model for Women's Economic Empowerment | Natalie Deacon, Avon

Avon Calling: A Purpose-Led Model for Women's Economic Empowerment | Natalie Deacon, Avon

When an organisation has had purpose in the heart of the business for decades, how do you ensure you keep that purpose fresh?

Today, Becky is joined by Natalie Deacon, Executive Director of Purpose an…

00:35:11  |   Tue 06 May 2025
Driving innovation and change in urban mobility | Will Butler Adams, CEO at Brompton

Driving innovation and change in urban mobility | Will Butler Adams, CEO at Brompton

Our cities have been built around the automobile. So how do we reclaim our streets to promote modes of transport that benefit both people and the environment?

This week, Becky speaks to Will Butler Ad…

00:31:40  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
Top 5 tips for 2025: Creating a culture that attracts and retains top talent

Top 5 tips for 2025: Creating a culture that attracts and retains top talent

At this time of year, around one in ten of your workforce is looking for new jobs. And nearly half of employees are considering leaving their job due to employers failing to live up to their stated v…

00:18:13  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
Breaking the glass ceiling through purpose: Finding Formula 1's first female driver with Ali Donnelly, More Than Equal

Breaking the glass ceiling through purpose: Finding Formula 1's first female driver with Ali Donnelly, More Than Equal

Less than 10% of all motorsports participation is female. And low statistics like this transcend across the sporting world compared to male athletes. 

With so many myths, stigmas and systemic barriers…

00:30:31  |   Thu 31 Oct 2024
Executing global purpose strategy with local impact with Alma Alejandro

Executing global purpose strategy with local impact with Alma Alejandro

Having the right global purpose strategy to create change is essential. But how do you make sure it also has local impact?

Today, Becky is joined by Alma Alejandro, Marketing Director for Global Inti…

00:34:10  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
Climate Week NYC Special with Stuart McLachlan and Annabelle Stamm, Anthesis

Climate Week NYC Special with Stuart McLachlan and Annabelle Stamm, Anthesis

This episode is a Climate Week special, in which we’ll be getting an insider’s view of New York Climate Week - the people there, the key events, trends and topics.

This year’s theme is ‘It’s Time‘, em…

00:30:30  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
Driving long-term success in a family owned business with Steve Beechey, Group Public Sector Director at the Wates Group

Driving long-term success in a family owned business with Steve Beechey, Group Public Sector Director at the Wates Group

Family-owned businesses are truly unique, serving as the embodiment of tradition, community, and legacy. But how do these qualities shape their sense of purpose? More importantly, can the core values…

00:30:08  |   Thu 19 Sep 2024
Can the creative arts slow down climate change? With Polly Mackenzie, Chief Social Purpose Officer at UAL

Can the creative arts slow down climate change? With Polly Mackenzie, Chief Social Purpose Officer at UAL

Creative expression brings joy, purpose, and meaning to human lives. More than that, it is the definition of the possible, the desirable and the tactical. But can the next generation actually use the…

00:27:56  |   Thu 05 Sep 2024
How to build corporate reputation through purpose with Claire Hawkins, Director of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at Phoenix Group

How to build corporate reputation through purpose with Claire Hawkins, Director of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at Phoenix Group

Corporate reputation is more important than ever. Potential customers are not only looking at the services an organisation provides, but its public visual identity and how it makes a difference to so…

00:32:02  |   Thu 22 Aug 2024
When to change your purpose with Chris Jackson, Group Head of Colleague Experience at Centrica

When to change your purpose with Chris Jackson, Group Head of Colleague Experience at Centrica

Having purpose at the heart of your business is essential for meaningful brand impact. It’s also essential that your purpose is understood by all areas of your organisation. 

But with growth, unpredic…

00:34:21  |   Thu 08 Aug 2024
How to measure meaningful brand impact with Mitch Oliver, Global VP of Brand and Purpose at Mars Inc.

How to measure meaningful brand impact with Mitch Oliver, Global VP of Brand and Purpose at Mars Inc.

The idea of brand purpose is pretty contested within marketing. Critics are claiming that we’ve reached ‘peak purpose’ and are calling for people in advertising to stop trying to save the world and g…

00:33:33  |   Thu 25 Jul 2024
Trailer: Purposing Season 3

Trailer: Purposing Season 3

This year, many businesses are finding it tougher than ever. So wouldn’t it be easier to put purpose and sustainability on the back burner? At least until it feels like there’s less of a trade off wi…

00:01:23  |   Thu 25 Jul 2024
If we don’t fix the market, we won’t fix climate change with Steve Waygood, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at Aviva Investors

If we don’t fix the market, we won’t fix climate change with Steve Waygood, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at Aviva Investors

The science on climate change is clear: the planet is heating at an alarming rate. We’re already at risk of breaching the limits set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. Rapid action is needed to ensure net …

00:30:07  |   Tue 01 Aug 2023
Moving faster, aiming higher, and digging deeper - the role of advocacy in purpose-driven businesses, with Char Love from Natura&Co

Moving faster, aiming higher, and digging deeper - the role of advocacy in purpose-driven businesses, with Char Love from Natura&Co

The power to drive real change comes when every single person in the business feels that they are extended members of the advocacy team - but what are the principles that underpin a credible and impa…

00:32:01  |   Thu 20 Jul 2023
Why systems-thinking is essential for purpose-led businesses, with Dr. Sally Uren, CEO, Forum for the Future

Why systems-thinking is essential for purpose-led businesses, with Dr. Sally Uren, CEO, Forum for the Future

If businesses want to achieve anything more than incremental change which reinforces that system, we need a new way of operating. It’s true that the world is messy and complicated, but if we’re serio…

00:28:38  |   Tue 04 Jul 2023
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