Episodes 54
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

hgkc in conversation with prominent business people about their experiences and challenges of strategy, innovation, leadership, employee engagement, and building a thriving business - even during difficult times.

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S8E10 Resilience – a fourth-generation family business to be really proud of

May 29, 2026 30m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have made their lives and their careers in the…

S8E9 Sakina Buoy: Perseverance – growing a wonderful business in the Somerset countryside

May 01, 2026 40m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have made their lives and their careers in the…

S8E8 Becky Flower: A students perspective – preparing young people to be curious about life and work

Mar 31, 2026 22m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have made their lives and their careers in the…

S8E7 Jonathan Lawson - Leading innovation in the brewing and hospitality industry

Mar 01, 2026 26m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have built businesses and their careers in the…

S8E6 Karl Tucker: The willingness and desire to make the Great South West a great place to locate, live, work, and operate from

Feb 02, 2026 40m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have made their lives and their careers in the…

S8E5 Mark Bolton: It’s not hard, it’s just hard work – creating opportunities for young people to realise great careers

Jan 05, 2026 32m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have made their lives and their careers in the…

S8E4 Harry Singer: Horizon broadening – accelerating science in a very beautiful part of the UK

Dec 01, 2025 23m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have made their lives and their careers in the…

S8E3 Sandy Luck: Innovation in Somerset’s agricultural sector – building viability and legacy

Nov 03, 2025 16m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have made their lives and their careers in the…

S8E2 Sam Harper: Opportunities to be optimistic – living and working in Somerset

Oct 01, 2025 29m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have made their lives and their careers in the…

S8E1 Emma Warren: A world for young people – aspirations and opportunity in Somerset

Sep 01, 2025 24m

In this podcast season, curated in partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce, hgkc are exploring Somerset with prominent business leaders who have made their lives and their careers in the…

S7E4 Leaving a legacy - interview with Roger Proctor, former Chairman of Proctor and Stevenson

Feb 19, 2025 35m

I invited Roger Proctor, former Chairman of Proctor and Stevenson to join me on the live-talk stage at the Gloucester Business Show, where I asked him about how he felt when preparing to exit from…

S7E3 Stacey Mead, HR Department: proposed changes in UK employment legislation - part 2

Sep 27, 2024 23m

In this episode of the HGKC podcast, Finding your North Star, host Kim Jones of hgkc welcomes Stacey Mead, HR Department Bristol, to discuss significant proposed changes in UK employment legislation…

S7E2 Compassion needn't cost the earth - getting to grips with updates in employment law

Jun 26, 2024 30m

Kim Jones from hgkc talks to Stacey Mead, Director of The HR Dept about the recent changes to employment law.  Stacey’s career began in the recruitment industry before moving into HR. Having joined…

S7E1 People are the Key

Mar 12, 2024 30m

People are the Key is a collaboration between hgkc, Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace and DISCsimple, experts who work with businesses and other organisations that have issues with conflict and…

S6E5 Giving your money a voice - investing for positive impact

Oct 23, 2023 23m

Peter Quintana talks to David Macdonald, founder of Path Financial, a wealth management firm that only invests client money in funds committed to positive impact. In a wide-ranging and inspirational…

S6E4 Sustainability and a strong brand

Jul 03, 2023 32m

Peter Quintana from hgkc talks to brothers Andy and Tim Fussell about their farming heritage, their pioneering move into producing cold-pressed, virgin rape seed oil and earning a place for it…

S6E3 A passion for building things, numbers, and diversity

Apr 28, 2023 29m

Peter Quintana from hgkc talks to Carol Massay, Head of Construction at the Access Group, about her career in construction stretching over 30 years, the challenges she has faced in becoming…

S6E2 Making a successful exit starts earlier than you think

Sep 12, 2022 20m

Kim Jones from hgkc in conversation with Paul Netto, hgkc Associate, Accountant, Business Advisor and owner of Equifino. Paul has a long track record helping independent business owners achieve their…

S6E1 Helping owners meet the challenges of struggling companies when they hit the lowest point

Aug 22, 2022 29m

Kim Jones of hgkc in conversation with Sam Talby of undebt, a turnaround specialist, qualified mediator and insolvency practitioner, Sam shares his practical and thoughtful advice to help directors…

S5E1 ZiaBia - Reimagining Events

Jul 27, 2021 22m

The dynamic team heading up ZiaBia embraced digital disruption in their corporate events company with the same creativity and “can do" approach that has fuelled their business since starting out in…

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