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Building Better Cultures

Inspiring Change
Organizational Culture
Employee Engagement
Leadership
Middle Management
Purpose
Connection
Disconnection
Empathy
Well-Being
Psychological Safety
Culture
Hybrid Working
Leadership Development
Trust
Internal Communications
Organizational Change
Mentoring
Team Dynamics
Change Communication
Corporate Narrative

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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In this episode of Building Better Cultures, Scott McInnes talks to Alan Stracey, a certified ADHD Coach and Founder of WhereFocusGoes, to explore the nuanced world of neurodiversity. They discuss how understanding and accommodating neurodivergent co... more

In this episode, Scott McInnes welcomes Wema Hoover, founder of Be Limitless Consulting, to explore the impact of AI on leadership, culture, and work. They discuss how organisations can leverage AI while maintaining a human-centered approach, fosteri... more

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In this week's episode, host Scott McInnes has an insightful conversation with Stephen Baer, founder of Engagency, as they explore the core principles behind building resilient organisational cultures that thrive on trust, purpose, and people-centere... more

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In this special bonus episode, Scott McInnes and his colleague Sadhbh O'Flaherty are joined by Communications Consultant at Gallagher, Maddison Grigsby, to explore the latest insights from the 'State of the Sector' report on internal communications, ... more

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Maddison Grigsby
US Communications Consultant in Gallagher's Communication Consulting Practice
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Episode: 150 | Mastering the Readiness Gap | Scott McInnes, Sadhbh O'Flaherty & Maddison Grigsby
Glenda Kirby
Chief Customer Officer at Poppulo
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Episode: 149 | Leading Teams in the Age of Constant Change | Scott McInnes & Glenda Kirby
Iain Kirkwood
Chief HRO for EX3
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Episode: 148 | Harnessing Organisational Success Through People | Scott McInnes & Iain Kirkwood
Peter Hawkins
Emeritus Professor of Leadership at Henley; Honorary President of the Association of Executive Coaching; author and thought leader on systemic coaching and organizational transformation
Henley Business School; Renewal Institute
Episode: 147 | Unlocking Purpose in Organisations | Scott McInnes & Professor Peter Hawkins
Joe Lalley
Design thinking and innovation expert, author of How Curiosity Can Transform Your Career, Your Team and Your Organization
Independent author/consultant
Episode: 146 | The Power of Curiosity at Work | Scott McInnes & Joe Lalley
Kim Bohr
President and Chief Operating Officer of Spark Effect
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Episode: 145 | Building Trust in Turbulent Times | Scott McInnes & Kim Bohr
Phil Codd
Managing Director of Expleo in Ireland
Expleo
Episode: 144 | Leading Culture in a Hybrid World | Scott McInnes & Phil Codd
Karen Hackett
Head of People at Permanent TSB
Permanent TSB
Episode: 142 | Navigating Accountability for Values | Karen Jones & Karen Hackett
Karen Jones
Managing Director for Denison Europe
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Episode: 142 | Navigating Accountability for Values | Karen Jones & Karen Hackett

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Scott McInnes
Host of Building Better Cultures

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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
  • Super engaging podcast

    This podcast has accompanied me on so many runs and commutes. The topics are always captivating and engaging and provide a great grounding in internal comms, change and other topics that relate to leadership. Frequently nestled into the podcasts are insightful and thought provoking ideas and viewpoints that remain with me many months after listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel_D.
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Guests are diverse and well-aligned with leadership and culture topics.
The show is consistently valuable for leaders and HR professionals looking to improve culture and engagement.
The host keeps conversations focused, clear, and insightful, making complex ideas accessible.
Listeners praise its practical, actionable guidance and real-world case studies.

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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.
146 | The Power of Curiosity at Work | Scott McInnes & Joe Lalley
Q: Big question, first of all. How do you define curiosity?
Curiosity is the simple act of wanting to go from not knowing to knowing; it is open-ended, helps reveal the why and the what behind things, and drives learning and exploration.
144 | Leading Culture in a Hybrid World | Scott McInnes & Phil Codd
Q: What does organizational culture mean to you and why is it so important?
Phil explains that culture comprises multiple facets, including leadership and employee cultures, which often clash, emphasizing the necessity of aligning these for organizational success.

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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?

This show focuses on practical strategies for building better workplaces through strong internal communications, engaged leadership, and resilient culture. Across episodes, hosts and guests explore how purpose, trust, and collaboration drive organizational performance, with hands-on tips for culture change, hybrid work, learning, and leadership development. Notable throughlines include turning theory into actionable practices, leveraging storytelling and stakeholder engagement to align people with strategy, and treating culture as a measurable driver of success. The format often blends research-backed ideas with real-world case studies and concrete steps leaders can implement quickly.

A standout aspect is its emphasis on people-centric cul... more

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1. Maddison Grigsby
2. Glenda Kirby
3. Iain Kirkwood
4. Peter Hawkins
5. Joe Lalley
6. Kim Bohr
7. Phil Codd
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