Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs

Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs

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Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

Hear from experienced public affairs professionals, as our host Jack Talbot discusses the past, present and future of the profession with those who are shaping it. From the days of posting letters to the future of technology-driven practices and AI insights, discover how the industry has changed, what its main focuses are now, and where it will be going.

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Paul Smith, Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Apr 10, 2026 40m

On this episode, we are joined by Paul Smith, Policy & Public Affairs Lead Wales at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. He and Jack discussed shifts in working practices (for better or…

Joseph Carter, Asthma & Lung UK

Apr 07, 2026 43m

In this episode, we speak to Joseph Carter, Head of Devolved Nations at Asthma & Lung UK, about politician meetings mirroring speed dating, changing fortunes for parties ahead of May elections,…

Devin Scobie, RIA

Apr 03, 2026 45m

For this edition, we welcome Devin Scobie, a freelance public affairs consultant. He spoke to Jack about toxicity in Scottish politics, the impacts of this year's elections, and a questionable…

Catriona Matheson, Linco

Apr 01, 2026 39m

This time, Jack is joined by Catriona Matheson, Founding Partner of Linco, who discusses her journey from frontline politics to public affairs consulting, the impact of AI at different levels of…

Vlad Olteanu, Loyens & Loeff

Mar 27, 2026 44m

This episode, we are joined by Vlad Olteanu, Senior Counsel EU Law & Policy at Loyens & Loeff. He shares his thoughts on Brussels before the Bubble, the grey areas that drive public affairs,…

Max Sugarman, Intelligent Transport Systems UK

Mar 24, 2026 34m

This week we welcome Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of Intelligent Transport Systems UK, to discuss upskilling from public affairs to business leadership, controversial takes on the coalition, and…

Damien Zachlod, EnBW

Mar 18, 2026 33m

This episode we welcome Damien Zachlod, Managing Director at EnBW Generation UK, to discuss moving from commercial to public affairs roles, entry level jobs in a world of AI, and the age old conflict…

Christopher Sherwood, NSPCC

Feb 24, 2026 34m

This episode, we are joined by Chris Sherwood, Chief Executive at NSPCC. Chris brought the perspective of business leaders in public affairs, as we delved into the relationship between functions,…

David Hickling & Alice Barrs, RWE

Nov 28, 2025 43m Transcript

This episode, we are joined by 2 guests from RWE: David Hickling, Head of UK Public Affairs, and Alice Barrs, Head of Corporate Affairs UK. They discussed how the two roles work together, trust vs…

David Boot, Road Haulage Association & CIPR

Nov 03, 2025 35m

Our guest this episode is David Boot, Director Public Affairs at Road Haulage Association and Chair of CIPR Public Affairs Group. David joins us to discuss the education-public affairs pipeline, how…

Nathalie Errard, Airbus

Oct 24, 2025 33m Transcript

This episode, we are joined by Nathalie Errard, SVP, Head of European & NATO Affairs at Airbus, who discusses what finance can teach public affairs, reforming the EU, and the next phase of events…

Christiaan Smits, Cloudflare

Oct 16, 2025 32m Transcript

This episode, Christiaan Smits, Head of EMEA Public Policy at Cloudfare, discusses how the EU adapted to Brexit and COVID, AI vs the human factor in public affairs, and picking favourites when it…

Susana Braz, DS Smith

Oct 09, 2025 27m Transcript

This episode, Jack speaks to Susana Braz, Head of Government Affairs at DS Smith, about how to spend reclaimed time, to TikTok or not to TikTok, and the question she just can't answer.If you'd like…

Ali Plummer, Wildlife and Countryside Link

Oct 02, 2025 35m Transcript

This episode, we were joined by Ali Plummer, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Wildlife and Countryside Link, to talk about the green between the black and white, whether you can still call it…

Dan Hooper, Rolls-Royce

Sep 18, 2025 36m Transcript

This week, Dan Hooper, VP Government Affairs at Rolls-Royce, discusses new routes to engagement, career trajectories, actions vs words and Prime Ministerial paradigm shifts.If you'd like to get in…

Claire McParland, RSPCA

Sep 11, 2025 38m Transcript

This episode, we welcome Claire McParland, Senior Public Affairs Manager at the RSPCA, as she discusses changing working practices, technology, trust and which ministers' dad-dancing she's witnessed…

Martin Casey, Cemex

Sep 04, 2025 37m Transcript

This week we welcome Martin Casey, former Director of Public Affairs at Cemex, to discuss the evolution of public affairs, the roles of people and technology in the industry, and, of course, Sir…

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