The Pink Room with Bryony

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Bryony Roberts, owner of Pragmatic Consultancy

11 episodes

2 weeks ago

Send us a text Every legacy begins with a decision. Not the grand, cinematic kind you read in books, but the quieter moment where you admit to yourself: I’m not here just to get by. I’m here to build something that lasts. Turning fifty has prompted Bryony to reflect on legacy. Not in a grand or distant way, but in the quiet, deliberate choices we make every day. She shares her journey from corporate life to running her own consultancy, and how her work in ISO standards and sustainability open...

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Episodes (11/11)

The Pink Room with Bryony

Finding Your Impact and the Courage to Act

2 weeks ago

23 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

Why Your Processes Don’t Work (And What to Do About It)

Send us a text Processes are the backbone of any business but too many companies either drown in paperwork or rely on unwritten habits that only a few people understand. In this episode, we discuss what are business processes, when they should be written down, and when they need to be lived and breathed as part of your company’s culture. I’ll share the common mistakes I see businesses make from overcomplicating procedures to forgetting that culture eats process for breakfast and l...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

Cyber Essentials: Prevention Over Cure with Chani and Clive

Send us a text In this episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts from Pragmatic Consultancy is joined by Chani and Clive Simms of MetaDefence Labs, experts in GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and vulnerability management. Together, they discuss the growing cybersecurity threats facing businesses, the importance of preventative measures, and why board-level engagement is crucial. Chani, Managing Director and co-founder, shares how Cyber Essentials certification has protected clients from breaches for ov...

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

Milestones: More Than Just Markers in Time

Send us a text In this reflective episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts compares milestones to birthdays, defined as fixed dates that can’t be moved, and moments that invite us to take stock of where we’ve been. Bryony discusses the importance of recognising both personal and professional growth, not just in terms of achievements, but in the experiences, lessons, and development gained along the way. Whether it’s a project completed, a career anniversary, or a personal turning point, miles...

3 months ago

11 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

Mindset, and Maintaining Momentum

Send us a text In this Pink Room session, Bryony Roberts from Pragmatic Consultancy reflects on turning 50 and the ripple effects it had on her business routines. After a period of family celebrations, school holidays, and life’s inevitable interruptions, Bryony opens up about the challenge and importance of staying consistent in a small business. She shares why consistency matters for building trust with clients, how she’s using this milestone birthday as a springboard to launch new training...

3 months ago

11 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

Every job can be a sustainability job, but you need a champion to keep you on the path...

Send us a text In this episode of The Pink Room, host Bryony Roberts welcomes Kruti, Pragmatic Consultancy’s Sustainability Consultant, to share her journey from Mumbai to the UK and from architecture to impact. Kruti reflects on how her childhood, growing up in a multi-generational household where nothing went to waste, gave her an early appreciation for sustainable living. She candidly discusses her experiences in the architecture industry, where she struggled with the disconnect between be...

3 months ago

22 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

Belief Before Action: Belief Isn’t the Reward - It’s the Launch Pad

Send us a text We often think belief comes after we succeed, after we’ve proved ourselves, hit the milestone, or won the approval. But what if that’s backwards? In this empowering episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts flips the script on how we see confidence and belief. She shares why believing in yourself is not something you earn at the finish line, but the foundation you need even to start. You’ll hear: Why waiting to feel “ready” keeps you stuckHow to build belief when you’re full of ...

4 months ago

22 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

The Confidence Myth: Its okay not to be okay

Send us a text We’re told to “just be confident.” But what if confidence isn’t something you start with, it’s something you build? In this episode of The Pink Room, Bryony Roberts unpacks the myth that you have to have it all together to take your next step. She shares honest reflections on what it feels like to show up when you're unsure, lead when you're wobbly, and keep going when imposter syndrome whispers in your ear. This episode is a permission slip to: Let go of the pressure to “feel ...

4 months ago

17 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

Lessons from the Long Game: 30 Years in Energy with Phil Roberts

Send us a text In this special guest episode, Bryony sits down with Phil Roberts long term energy consultant, strategic thinker, and partner in both life and business, to reflect on his 30-year journey through the UK energy sector. From early days in engineering to navigating the changing tides of regulation, innovation, and leadership, Phil shares not only how he got started in energy but the principles that have kept him grounded and respected in a complex, high-stakes industry. This isn’t ...

4 months ago

37 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

What Nobody Tells You About Compliance (and Why It’s More Human Than You Think)

Send us a text Compliance gets a bad rap, stiff, soulless, all about box-ticking. But what if it’s actually about care, protection, and leadership? In this episode, Bryony Roberts, founder of Pragmatic Consultancy, invites you to reframe what compliance really means, she explores the deeply human side of following the rules and why it matters more than ever. This is an invitation to see compliance not as red tape, but as a quiet contract we make with one another to build trust, safety, and im...

4 months ago

26 minutes

The Pink Room with Bryony

Welcome to The Pink Room: Why I’m Here and Why You Might Be Too

Send us a text In this intimate opening episode, Bryony Roberts, (me) founder of Pragmatic Consultancy shares the real story behind The Pink Room Podcast. This isn’t just another podcast launch. It’s a conversation from the heart about what it means to step forward, take up space, and trust your own voice even when it feels uncomfortable. From lessons in leadership and belief, to navigating compliance with clarity, Bryony talks about the people she's helped, the moments that shaped her, and t...

4 months ago

30 minutes