In this episode of Coach Class, I welcome back Stephen Waddington – “Wadds” – one of the UK’s most influential thinkers in public relations. A former agency leader, CIPR president, and prolific blogger, Wadds is now immersed in a PhD at Leeds Business School, exploring the age-old question: how can PR prove its value and earn recognition as a true management function? Together, we unpack the personal and professional journey behind this research. Wadds reflects on the discipline and sacrifice...
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In this episode of Coach Class, I welcome back Stephen Waddington – “Wadds” – one of the UK’s most influential thinkers in public relations. A former agency leader, CIPR president, and prolific blogger, Wadds is now immersed in a PhD at Leeds Business School, exploring the age-old question: how can PR prove its value and earn recognition as a true management function? Together, we unpack the personal and professional journey behind this research. Wadds reflects on the discipline and sacrifice...
Kevin Gratton: Leading from the Heat of the Kitchen to the Heart of Hospitality
Coach Class
27 minutes
6 months ago
Kevin Gratton: Leading from the Heat of the Kitchen to the Heart of Hospitality
In this episode of Coach Class, I sat down with Kevin Gratton, whose journey through some of the most intense kitchens in the world has shaped him into a reflective, generous leader and mentor in the hospitality industry. From working under Marco Pierre White to launching his own consultancy—Samphire and Sage—Kevin’s career is rich with insight, grit, and transformation. Key Themes: Learning in High-Pressure Environments Kevin talks candidly about his early days in Marco Pierre White’s briga...
Coach Class
In this episode of Coach Class, I welcome back Stephen Waddington – “Wadds” – one of the UK’s most influential thinkers in public relations. A former agency leader, CIPR president, and prolific blogger, Wadds is now immersed in a PhD at Leeds Business School, exploring the age-old question: how can PR prove its value and earn recognition as a true management function? Together, we unpack the personal and professional journey behind this research. Wadds reflects on the discipline and sacrifice...
