The word innovation is used so much in business – but very few know what it actually means – even fewer know how to be innovative in their work and daily lives. Duncan Wardle, a former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, joined us in The Real Place to give us a deeper insight on the mindset necessary to harness creativity in the post pandemic world.

With performance expectations for managers at an all-time high, the ability to execute and get things done is seen as the key driver of success. But what’s often omitted is what it really takes to get through to your teams and lead them to success. For today's episode we were lucky to speak with esteemed leader Amanda Nevill CBE. Perhaps best known for her work as Chief Executive of the British Film Institute, her impressive history of leadership made her the perfect guest for sharing exactly what it takes to lead and motivate your people in today's volatile times.

What does it mean to create trust within your teams? How can you stay true to yourself as a leader? After being nominated by our previous guest, Greg Dyke, former Director-General of the BBC, was able to dive into VR and join us in The Real Place to share his vast career insights, as well as his no nonsense approach to leadership.

As a leader, are you surrounding yourself with the right people? Are you truly the leader you want to be? Trevor Philips OBE, veteran writer, broadcaster and former head of the EHRC, shares insights from throughout his extensive and impressive career. As he was nominated by previous guest Greg Dyke, it's no surprise that Trevor commands respect by staying true to himself and telling it like it is.

One of the biggest issues plaguing modern businesses is tackling workplace inequality. June Sarpong OBE, seasoned presenter, broadcaster, and the BBC's first Director of Creative Diversity, joins us in The Real Place to share her insights on what we can do to ensure everyone experiences equal opportunities, regardless of race or sex.

The power to reflect on one's self or one's society and the agency to change them for the better. This is what Kwame Kwei-Armeh, veteran broadcaster, actor, and Artistic Director of the Young Vic Theatre, seeks to gift to his audience through what he calls Artivism: activist art. After his nomination by June Sarpong on our last episode, we were honoured for Kwame to join us in The Real Place and share his compelling insights into what it takes to be truly creative.