Raising the roof

In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick speaks to leading performance psychologist Dr Rob Archer at Cognacity, who’s worked with everyone from Olympic athletes to Formula 1 teams and high-pressure boardrooms. Together they talk about how building better daily habits help people do their best work, and avoid burning out.

In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick taps into the expertise of David Smalley, Director at Material Source. He shines a light on how workplace design has changed the way we work and collaborate. So, what do you think, is the traditional desk and office dead?Credits:92% of U.S. employees say they want a four-day work week according to research from Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM) - https://www.qualtrics.com/news/most-u-s-employees-want-a-four-day-work-week-even-if-it-means-working-longer-hours/Advanced Workplace Associates–Written evidence https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/139849/html/Stonewall, LGBT in Britain Trans Report - https://files.stonewall.org.uk/production/files/lgbt_in_britain_-_trans_report_final.pdf

In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick taps into the expertise of Jonathan Wilson - managing director at Citu. He shines the spotlight on how we create sustainable communities of the future that our towns and cities need if we’re serious about tackling the climate crisis!Credits:Brownfield land in the UK has the ability to deliver over a million of the homes that we've set out with our ambition as a country - CPRE report

In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick taps into the expertise of psychotherapist and ex NHS strategist, Catherine Asta. She shares her late autism discovery and helps you master neuroinclusivity in the workplace and beyond.Credits:Only 22% of autistic people are employed - Office for National Statistics (ONS)Around one in seven people in the UK are neurodivergent - NHS Employers

To kick start season four of Raising the Roof, we're joined by Chris Pitt, chief exec of first direct! Nick and Chris get into the nitty gritty of customer service, how to empower colleagues, building emotional trust and doing the right thing for the customer.

In this episode of Raising the Roof, Nick looks into the future of housing in the North with chief exec of the Northern Housing Consortium, Tracy Harrison. They discuss government master plans, challenges, solutions and benefits of topics like new towns,

In this discussion, Melanie Franklin, a director of Agile Change Management and a prolific 10-time author, shares her insights on mastering change in the workplace. She emphasizes the inevitability of change and the need for adaptability. Topics include how age influences resistance to change, contrasting agile with waterfall methodologies, and the importance of authentic leadership. Melanie also highlights the role of a positive mindset in navigating challenges, making a strong case for employee involvement and communication strategies to embrace change effectively.

In this episode of Raising the Roof, we're joined by Guy Marshall, Chief Technology Officer and Director at PorthouseDean. Nick and Guy get into the nitty gritty of AI in business, including the role it can play in the housing sector, the risks, and its i

In this episode of Raising the Roof we’re joined by Jan Rosenow, ranked among the world's top 25 influencers in renewables in the future of energy! Nick and Jan talk about how likely it is the government's target of net-zero by 2050 will be met, whether car batteries could run our homes, and the potential for a hybrid approach to heating tech in the future.

Advita Patel, an Amazon best-selling author and workplace culture strategist, discusses workplace green flags, diversity in recruitment, and leadership. She emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusivity, addressing bias, and promoting genuine actions for diversity. Patel also shares insights on writing a book on inclusivity, cultural intelligence, and the role of communication professionals in creating an inclusive workplace culture.