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Philippa White in the Business Innovators Magazine

‘I believe that the key to sparking innovation lies in embracing difference. Innovation doesn’t come from comfort zones, silos or doing the same thing every day. It comes from challenge, from unfamiliar perspectives and from seeing the world through someone else’s eyes. This is the crux of my work over the past two decades. ‘

Philippa White, author of Return on Humanity, was interviewed in the Business Innovators Magazine.

Return on Humanity: Philippa White on Leading with Empathy, Perspective, and Purpose – Business Innovators Magazine

The founder of TIE Leadership and bestselling author shares her journey from global advertising to reshaping the way we lead in an uncertain world. Tell us about your journey! What led you to this point? I’m a great believer that life is made up of a whole load of puzzle pieces, and over time, the […]

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Charlotte Otter in European Business Review

‘Doing a great job and talking about it is the passport to a reputation that is portable to the next great leadership role. Leaders can lean on communications expertise to help them achieve this and build a reputation as an authority in their field of expertise that is unassailable.’

Charlotte Otter, author of We Need New Leaders is featured in the European Business Review contributing the article ‘Reputation Equity: The Missing Piece in the DEI Conversation’

Reputation Equity: The Missing Piece in the DEI Conversation

Reputation Equity: Understand how authentic diversity, equity, and inclusion builds trust and enhances your brand.Sources

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Paolo Gaudiano in Divercity Magazine

‘I define it like this: Inclusion is what you do. Diversity is what you get. Equity is what you want. Inclusion means ensuring that everyone’s experience at work does not depend on their identity. ‘

Paolo Gaudiano, author of Measuring Inclusion, was interviewed in Divercity magazine where hs spoke about his work, his definitions of D&I and why so many companies still get inclusion wrong.

Inclusion Is What You Do: A Conversation with Paolo Gaudiano | DiverCity

Paolo Gaudiano’s career path – from academia to entrepreneurship to leading systemic inclusion work – mirrors the complex systems he studies. A former

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Book Review: Emotional Capital for the Triple Win

“Optimistic call for encouraging sustainable consumption while preserving profitability…Amber’s bold, optimistic vision is inspiring.”

Elena Amber’s book Emotional Capital for the Triple Win was reviewed on Goodreads.

BookLife by Publishers Weekly review/ Emotional Capital for the Triple Win

Noting that overconsumption has led to a host of global crises, Amber (author of The Gift of Sensitivity) presents game-changing business strategies desi…

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Nicole Goode in Womens Health

‘An optimal day for me if I’m looking to boost energy production might be eggs and avocado sprinkled with seeds in the morning, a bean salad with nuts for lunch and dinner of wild salmon with leafy greens. This ensures good protein levels as well as those specific nutrients to support energy production. When I’m short on time my go-to is a tray bake.’

Nicole Goode, author of Optimal You, contributed towards the article ‘How to eat healthy when you’re too tired to think’ for Women’s Health.

You can read the article here.

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Charlotte Otter in The Entrepreneur

‘The more stories you tell about yourself now, the more trust you build, the more you grow a healthy immune system for you and your business.’

Charlotte Otter, author of We Need New Leaders is featured in the Entrepreneur where she discusses the importance of  building a strong reputation.

How to build your leadership reputation before you’re in the room | Entrepreneur

If you’re a founder, CEO, MD or business owner and you’re looking to shorten your sales cycle, secure investment, energise and engage employees, as well as make connections and grow your network, building a strong reputation is important.

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Lucy Ryan on the She Leads Collective Podcast

Lucy Ryan, author of Revoting Women, was a guest on the She Leads Collective Podcast to discuss what happens when women in midlife decide they’ve had enough—not of work, but of being overlooked.

Episode 4: Revolting Women: Why Brilliant Midlife Women Are Walking Out

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2489643/open_sms) What happens when women in midlife decide they’ve had enough-not of work, but of being overlooked? Today’s guest, Dr. Lucy Ryan, has spent the last five years exploring exactly that.

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Alison Coward on the Curious Advantage Podcast

Alison Coward, author of Workshop Culture and Building Great Teams, was a guest on the Curious Advantage Podcast where she discussed the concept of workshop culture and its significance in fostering collaboration and creativity within teams and shared her fascinating journey from the creative industries to becoming a facilitator and author.

#78 Curious About How Workshops Can Boost Team Culture with Alison Coward (Founder, Bracket)

In this episode of the Curious Advantage podcast, Alison Coward discusses the concept of workshop culture and its significance in fostering collaboration and creativity within teams. She shares her journey from the creative industries to becoming a facilitator and author, emphasizing the importance of intentional collaboration and the role of curiosity in team dynamics.

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Alice Sheldon on The Business of Being Brilliant Podcast

Alice Sheldon, author of Why Weren’t We Taught This at School, was a guest on The Business of Being Brilliant podcast where she shared her expertise on transforming communication and relationships in the workplace.

S10 E10 ‘How to uncover hidden frustrations at work’ with Alice Sheldon

I talk with Alice Sheldon, psychologist and author, about better ways to handle emotions and resolve conflict at work.

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Practical Inspiration have a winner and two finalists in 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

Congratulations to three Practical Inspiration authors in the recent ‘2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards’

Andy Brown, author of The Emotional Overdraft, was the winner of Best Business Book 2025, Susan Ni Chriodain, author of Leading Beyond the Numbers was a finalist in the Health and Wellness Book Category and Elena Amber, author of The Gift of Sensitivity, was a finalist in the Women’s Literature (Non-Fiction) Category.

Winners & Finalists Preview

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards are the premier indie book awards program in the world