The Lens: UK Responsible Business Podcast

Join global business leaders and emerging future leaders for an unscripted conversation that will challenge the way you think about responsible business.

Every month, The Lens: UK Responsible Business Podcast brings together a global business leader and an emerging future leader for an open and unscripted conversation. It will challenge the way you think about responsible business. Listen, rate and subscribe on Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast provider. The Lens is created in partnership with One Young World.

Our Latest Episode

Phoenix Group and Raahi: Social impact – an impact role for business

In this month’s podcast episode, Andy Briggs, Group CEO of Phoenix Group and Girish Ananthanarayanan, Founder and Curator of Raahi, a channel that aims to bridge the worlds of professional management and social development perspectives, join our host, Sarah Travers, in discussing social impact. What is it? Why is it important? And what is the role of business and leaders in having a positive social impact?

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Primark and Prada: Weaving a passion for communities within business

John Bason, Chair of Primark and Chair of BITC’s Hounslow Pride of Place board, and Montunrayo Olaogun, Sales and Business Management at Prada join our host, Sarah Travers, in discussing the importance of bolstering communities across the UK and further afield. John and Montunrayo have seen first-hand the challenges communities are facing and are personally passionate about making a difference.
Clarke Carlisle: From Premier League Footballer to Mental Health Advocate

An insightful and candid conversation with former Premier League footballer, Clarke Carlisle, who openly discusses his personal journey with mental health challenges and addiction. He shares valuable lessons learned from his experiences, offering practical advice for both individuals and employers on fostering well-being.
Linklaters and Triift Africa : Putting business at the heart of communities

In this episode, our host Sarah Travers is joined by Paul Lewis, Firmwide Managing Partner at Linklaters and Yemisi Isidi, Co-Founder, Strategy and Finance Lead, Triift Africa – an organisation that is making it easier for underserved communities and businesses to access the services they need to succeed. Together, Sarah, Paul and Yemisi discuss how businesses can get into the hearts of communities, make an impact and become part of the fabric in places across the UK.
Associated British Foods and Out the Box: Women and Race – creating a human-centred workplace

This month our host Sarah Travers is joined by Sue Whalley, Chief People and Performance Officer at Associated British Foods – multinational food processing and retailing company and Renée Davis, Founder, Out the Box – an organisation that equips Black creative entrepreneurial and professional talent with opportunities and connections. In this episode, Sarah, Sue and Renée discuss women and race in the workplace.
British Airways and shipzero: how can business build a better world?

In this episode, our host Sarah Travers is joined by Sean Doyle, Chairman and Chief Executive of British Airways – a company that probably needs no introduction as one of the world’s biggest airlines; and Mirko Schedlbauer, Founder and CEO, shipzero - Hamburg-based startup dedicated to decarbonising the logistics industry through innovative data solutions to discuss how can business create a better world and what our guests are focussing on in their organisations to benefit their people, the planet and communities.

The host of The Lens: UK Responsible Business Podcast, Sarah Travers

Meet our host: Sarah Travers

Sarah is a former BBC news journalist and TV presenter, with a keen interest in stories and the people that shape them.

Sarah is a familiar face to many in Northern Ireland, where she was an anchor in the BBC newsroom for 17 years, covering high profile stories throughout the Northern Ireland peace process, and key events like the London 2012 Paralympics and BBC Children in Need.

Since setting up Bespoke Communications, Sarah has coached hundreds of people in media training, presentation skills and leadership development. Sarah is always warm, engaging and encouraging in her training sessions, as she shares her wealth of news and media insider knowledge.

The Lens Podcast Reviews

“Interesting to hear the career journeys of people in some of the biggest companies in the UK. Good balance of guests from different sectors too.”

SpinRB

Apple Podcasts Review

“Make The Lens a monthly listen. Great guests from leading UK businesses. They share their personal journeys, some with bumps along the way and others with mountains to climb.”

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Apple Podcasts Review

“A great listen for anyone willing to explore what role businesses can play in tackling the social and environmental challenges of our time.”

catherine eau

Apple Podcasts Review

“I found The Lens UK Responsible Business Podcast incredibly inspiring! The conversations from Sue Whalley and Renée Davis were brilliant, and Sarah Travers is a great host, asking insightful and thought-provoking questions throughout. There is so much valuable advice packed into it, from company culture, inclusion, engagement, to the importance of involving everyone and making sure surveys and initiatives are meaningful and impactful. Lots of good food for thought, and definitely a stimulus for our company as we continue shaping our responsible business approach.”

Carolina R Cavanzo

Partridges

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