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...
Sarah Ramsey (Trustee) and Gareth Pierce (CEO) from Forget Me Not Hospice
Coach Class
36 minutes
9 months ago
Sarah Ramsey (Trustee) and Gareth Pierce (CEO) from Forget Me Not Hospice
In this episode I speak with Sarah Ramsey (Trustee) and Gareth Pierce (CEO) of Forget Me Not Hospice. While the conversation is centred on children’s hospice care, it also offers leadership insights into motivation, culture, and values—core themes that resonate across business, charity, and personal growth. 1. Purpose-Driven Leadership & Motivation Both Sarah and Gareth transitioned from corporate careers into the hospice sector, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact. Gareth desc...
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...
