LEAP Listens
LEAP Listens is a bitesize podcast hosted by Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless who are both leaders in Employer Branding, Candidate Experience and Recruitment Marketing. In this ongoing series of podcasts they tackle client and industry themes and along the way host expert guests who provide opinion, stories and advice on the world of ‘people communications’.
Episodes
87 episodes
The transformation within: Finding your true self through career change with Deon Pillay (and Charlie)
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara and Roger speak with Deon Pillay, an award-winning marketing leader and long-time diversity advocate, about what happens when success stops feeling meaningful. Dion shares why he left a secure corporate rol...
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Season 6
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Episode 86
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21:51
What every talent team gets wrong about candidate profiling with Steve Betts
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara and Roger are joined by seasoned TA specialist Steve Betts to unpack a part of recruitment we rarely talk about candidate profiling.From outdated job specs to one-click apply chaos, Steve explores ho...
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Season 6
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Episode 85
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24:57
The future of internal communication with Jennifer Sproul
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara and Roger speak to Jennifer Sproul, CEO of the Institute of Internal Communication, about how internal comms is evolving, and what that means for organisations today.Jen shares practical insight on h...
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Season 6
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Episode 84
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30:39
What Every Employer Gets Wrong About Parenthood with Jess Heagren
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara and Roger are joined by Jess Heagren, founder of Careers After Babies, to explore the uncomfortable truth about working parenthood, and why it’s not just a personal issue, it’s a business one.From a ...
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Season 6
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Episode 83
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28:59
Why Inclusion is the Secret to High Performance with Dr Marcia Goddard
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless are joined by neuroscientist and author Dr Marcia Goddard to explore why inclusion isn’t about box-ticking, it’s about performance. From team trust to psychological safety, Marci...
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Season 6
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Episode 82
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31:22
Building Trust in AI-Powered Storytelling with Amit Parmar
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless are joined by Amit Parmar, CEO of Cliquify, to explore how AI is reshaping employer branding and what it means for authenticity, ethics and trust. From deepfakes and data to orga...
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Season 6
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Episode 81
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20:22
How to do more with less in recruitment marketing with Jess Burns
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless are joined by Jessica Burns from Placed, to talk about how employers can get more bang for their recruitment buck. From programmatic advertising and real-time algorithms...
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Season 6
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Episode 80
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22:15
Animating Your Employer Brand with Jay Middleton
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless sit down with Jay Middleton, founder at The Animation Guys, to explore the unique power of animation in employer branding and internal comms. From forklift safety with a Monty Py...
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Season 6
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Episode 79
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21:04
Making employer branding more human with Mark Horley
In this episode, we’re joined once again by Mark Horley, Co-Founder at Tonic, to talk about the balance between data and creativity in employer branding. From a worried teddy bear to a twitter powered vending machine, Mark shares why emotional ...
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Season 6
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Episode 78
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31:52
Episode 77 | How organisations can hire at scale and get it right with Priti Soni
Hiring at scale isn’t just about getting people through the door, it’s about attracting the right talent without compromising on quality. In this episode, Sara and Roger chat with employer branding expert Priti Soni, who helped lead a mas...
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Season 6
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Episode 77
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18:05
Episode 76 | What employer brands need to know about TikTok with Alex O’Connor
TikTok isn’t just an app for dance routines, it’s changing the game for employer branding. But how can companies actually make it work?In this episode, Sara and Roger chat with employer brand and content expert Alex O’Connor, who led th...
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Season 6
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Episode 76
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29:26
Episode 75 | Gen Alpha is coming, how your organisation can stay ahead with Pia Malherbe
Gen Alpha grew up asking Alexa for answers, so what will they ask of their future employers? Join Roger and Sara in this episode as they chat with Pia Malherbe, Chief Branding Officer at 10 Days, about why organisations need to start thinking a...
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Season 6
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Episode 75
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21:38
Episode 74 | How better breathing can boost wellbeing at work with Karen Farrell
Want to find out how a simple breathing exercise can help you manage stress at work? In this episode of LEAP Listens, Roger and Sara chat with Karen Farrell, a qualified Breathwork coach about how something as simple as having proper breathing ...
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Season 6
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Episode 74
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20:56
Episode 73 | Keeping talent connected through alumni networks with Rich Gordon.
In our first episode of Series 6 of LEAP Listens, Roger and Sara chat with Rich Gordon about his experience of creating an alumni network at King. Rich shares how these networks help keep former employees connected, making it easier to re-engag...
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Season 6
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Episode 73
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27:18
Episode 72 | Creating a minimum viable employer brand, with James Ellis
In this episode of LEAP Listens, hosts Roger Cayless and Sara MacGregor welcome employer branding expert James Ellis, all the way from Chicago. James shares his insights on how businesses of all sizes can develop a minimum viable employer brand...
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Season 5
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Episode 72
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24:41
Episode 71 | Winning senior leadership’s support for employer branding, with Hassan AlHindwan
In this episode of LEAP Listens hosts Roger Cayless and Sara MacGregor welcome employer branding expert Hassan AlHindwan, all the way from Dubai, as they talk about ways to secure senior leadership buy-in. Hassan offers practical tips on how to...
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Season 5
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Episode 71
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17:11
Episode 70 | Why your organisation is missing out on return to work talent, with Sean Allen
In the latest episode of LEAP Listens, hosts Roger and Sara chat with Sean Allen about the benefits of hiring return-to-work talent. With over 16 years of recruitment experience, Sean delves into how this approach can enhance workplace diversit...
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Season 5
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Episode 70
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17:43
Episode 69 | Designing experiences that are true to your employer brand with Shannon Smedstad
Join Roger Cayless and Sara MacGregor for the final episode of our special series with exaqueo. In this episode, Shannon Smedstad talks about designing experiences for company's that truly reflect their employer brand. With he...
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Season 5
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Episode 69
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21:45
Episode 68 | Building authentic employer brands, unique to you with Emily Fritz
Join Roger Cayless and Sara MacGregor as we dive into episode three of our special series with exaqueo.In this episode, Emily Fritz talks about building authentic employer brands. With over 15 years of experience, Emily share...
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Season 5
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Episode 68
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16:05
Episode 67 | Transforming businesses by truly living your employer brand with Alyssa Bani
Join Roger and Sara for four exclusive episodes in partnership with exaqueo. In this special series, they team up with employer brand specialists to give you an insider’s perspective on life at a top employer brand consulting firm. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 67
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14:11
Episode 66 | Why research is the foundation for a strong employer brandwith Jon Wenglikowski
Join Roger and Sara for four exclusive episodes in partnership with exaqueo. In this special series, they team up with employer brand specialists to give you an insider’s perspective on life at a top employer brand consulting firm.In the...
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Season 5
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Episode 66
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17:29
Episode 65 | The impact AI is having on internal comms with Alex Hentschel
Join Roger and Sara as they chat with Alex Hentschel, Managing Director of Kademy. In this episode, Alex talks about the impact AI is having on internal comms teams, the ethical dilemmas it brings, and the human skills that will remain vital fo...
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Season 5
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Episode 65
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19:21
Episode 64 | Why companies should care about their ESG and DEI initiatives, with Bud Johnston
In the latest episode of LEAP Listens, hosts Roger and Sara chat with consultant Bud Johnston. In this episode, Bud shares his career journey and how he got into specialising in the DEI & ESG space, talking about the impactful work he...
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Season 5
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Episode 64
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23:45
Episode 63 | How EMJ's People-First Approach is creating 'Gold Medal Winners' at work with Joe Morrison
Join Sara and Roger as they chat with Joe Morrison, Head of People at EMJ, about his approach to empowering employees. Joe talks about how he supports employees in becoming 'Gold Medal Winners' through a scheme aimed at encouraging personal dev...
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Season 5
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Episode 63
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15:23
Episode 62 | Transforming workplace communication through the art of storytelling with Jamie Mackenzie
In to the latest episode of LEAP Listens hosts Roger and Sara chat with bestselling author Jamie Mackenzie. In this episode Jamie shares how a story about sprouts kickstarted his career and shares examples of how storytelling has been instrumen...
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Season 5
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Episode 62
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21:04
