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Building Better Cultures

Inspiring Change
Leadership
Organizational Culture
Employee Engagement
Middle Management
Psychological Safety
Purpose
Empathy
Connection
Culture
Disconnection
Organizational Change
Hybrid Work
Well-Being
Neurodiversity
Trust
Workplace Culture
Resilience
Leadership Development
Hybrid Working
Storytelling

Hosted by Scott McInnes, founder of Inspiring Change, we talk to guests about how really good internal comms, engagement and leadership all contribute to 'Building Better Cultures'. We tend to shy away from theory and focus more on really practical advice, great stories and best-practice. About Inspiring Change At Inspiring Change we help our clients to connect their people to their strategies, th... more

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The Belonging Question Diversity gets measured. Belonging gets felt. What actually creates it in an organisation?

In this best-bits episode of Building Better Cultures, we delve back into Episodes 72 and 77 to hear about structural DEI accountabili... more

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Bounce (Best Bits) Resilience gets thrown around a lot at work these days, but it's more than a buzzword.

In this best-bits episode of Building Better Cultures, taken from Episodes 39 and 84, we hear an incredible story of resilience from Ryan Camp... more

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How We Work Now (Best Bits) Office, home, hybrid. Are we any clearer on how it actually works?

In this best-bits episode of Building Better Cultures, Scott McInnes goes back to Episodes 71 and 37 with Chris Dyer and Jane Sparrow to hear how organis... more

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Empathy Isn't Soft When did you last ask someone how they actually were, and really listen?

Everyone says empathy matters. Nobody actually teaches it. In this best-bits episode of Building Better Cultures, Scott McInnes goes back to two conversatio... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Campbell
Aviator and adventurer who survived a catastrophic plane crash, later sharing lessons on resilience and gratitude
Aviation and motivational speaker
Episode: BBC Best Bits | Ep 5 | Bounce
Jane Sparrow
Guest referenced as co-author/subject in the culture discussion
Episode: BBC Best Bits | Ep 4 | How We Work Now
Chris Dyer
Guest referenced as co-author/subject in the culture discussion
Episode: BBC Best Bits | Ep 4 | How We Work Now
Rob Volpe
Expert on empathy and leadership
Episode: BBC Best Bits | Ep 3 | Empathy Isn't Soft
Niamh Fitzpatrick
Mental health and wellbeing expert
Episode: BBC Best Bits | Ep 3 | Empathy Isn't Soft
Stuart Lancaster
Rugby coach, high-performance leadership expert
Former England rugby coach
Episode: BBC Best Bits | Ep 1 | Lessons from the Locker Room.
Jamie Heaslip
Rugby player, leader and strategist
Former Irish rugby captain
Episode: BBC Best Bits | Ep 1 | Lessons from the Locker Room.
Peter Docker
RAF pilot, leadership author
Royal Air Force veteran
Episode: BBC Best Bits | Ep 1 | Lessons from the Locker Room.
Christine Armstrong
Keynote speaker on workplace trends and connection
Armstrong Partners (as introduced)
Episode: 155 | The Overlooked Art of Building Connection at Work | Scott McInnes with Christine Armstrong

Host

Scott McInnes
Host of Building Better Cultures; focuses on practical internal comms, engagement and leadership insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Fabulous conversations, delightful host

    I was a guest on the podcast and loved the experience. Scott is a thoughtful host who asks insightful questions and listens deeply.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    6455buncat
    United States4 months ago
  • Insightful Leadership

    Fantastic insight into workplace culture and leadership. Very practical advice for anyone looking to grow their leadership capabilities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LMD-2025
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    This is a great podcast for anyone interested in improving agency culture. It’s great for leaders and anyone invested in making your workplace a better place. Covers a broad range of important topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaraG1
    United States3 years ago
  • Joined at episode 118 and working backwards

    Scott does a great jog of facilitating an informative, thoughtful, and engaging conversation with a multitude of guests. I just discovered this show and am binging the back log of sessions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DR Flory
    United States3 years ago
  • A must listen to

    I found this podcast by accident and it has become my regular go to on the commute to work. Such inspiring guests, great insights and accessible, practical advice you can take with you and apply almost immediately.

    Scott has such a talent in summarising his guests’ contributions and asking the questions you’d love to ask them yourself.

    Can’t recommend this podcast enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Judes_c
    Ireland3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests come from varied industries, yet the core theme remains useful for improving workplaces.
Slick, insightful conversations with practical takeaways for culture and leadership.
Hosts ask thoughtful questions and keep discussions focused on actionable outcomes.

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BBC Best Bits | Ep 6 | The Belonging Question
Q: What do you think are some of the biggest barriers to creating equitable, diverse, and inclusive cultures in organizations?
The biggest barriers are the gap between good intentions and actual implementation, with organizations often failing to diagnose where they are truly falling short and to translate that into sustained, practical changes—beyond just messaging.
152 | Embracing AI with Humanity | Scott McInnes & Wema Hoover
Q: What practical steps can organizations take right away to build resilient teams in this era of change?
Establish a consistent learning forum for exchange and experimentation, empower employees to contribute ideas, and align AI initiatives with the organization's core purpose and human-centered goals.
150 | Mastering the Readiness Gap | Scott McInnes, Sadhbh O'Flaherty & Maddison Grigsby
Q: What is the core concept of the readiness gap at a high level?
The readiness gap represents the misalignment between where technology, leadership, and strategy expect organizations to be and what employees actually experience, including how information is communicated and acted upon.
147 | Unlocking Purpose in Organisations | Scott McInnes & Professor Peter Hawkins
Q: How should leaders think about organizational purpose versus mission?
Purpose is not merely an updated mission; it is something that emerges and is discovered, asking what unique contribution the organization can make that the world tomorrow needs, which guides strategy, culture, and collaboration.
146 | The Power of Curiosity at Work | Scott McInnes & Joe Lalley
Q: What are some practical ways leaders can foster curiosity in their teams?
Leaders should model curiosity, listen actively, reward experimentation, call out experiments as wins, and ensure there is psychological safety so people feel safe asking questions and taking risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Building Better Cultures

What is Building Better Cultures about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, ideas-forward discussion on how internal communications, employee engagement, and leadership shape healthier, higher-performing cultures. Episodes feature leaders and practitioners sharing concrete tactics—from building psychological safety and trust to designing human-centered hybrid work, two-way feedback, and deliberate rituals that boost belonging. Notable is the emphasis on doing versus theory: real-world stories, scalable approaches, and quick exercises that teams can implement to improve culture, engagement, and outcomes. The format consistently centers on actionable guidance and cross-industry perspectives, making it useful for communications, HR, and leadership teams aiming to elevate employee experience.

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Recent guests on Building Better Cultures include:

1. Ryan Campbell
2. Jane Sparrow
3. Chris Dyer
4. Rob Volpe
5. Niamh Fitzpatrick
6. Stuart Lancaster
7. Jamie Heaslip
8. Peter Docker

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