

LEAP Listens
Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless
LEAP Listens is a bitesize podcast hosted by Sara MacGregor and Roger Cayless who are both leaders in Employer Branding, Candidate Experience and Recruitment Marketing. In this ongoing series of podcasts they tackle client and industry themes and along the way host expert guests who provide opinion, stories and advice on the world of ‘people communications’.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jul 17, 2023 • 18min
Episode 37 | Crafting an authentic employer brand through genuine storytelling with Anna Bertoldini
Sara and Roger are joined by Anna Bertoldini, Head of Employer Branding at NIQ. In this episode Anna shares her thoughts on using genuine storytelling and honest employee testimonials to help build an authentic employer brand.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

Jul 10, 2023 • 16min
Episode 36 | Fostering collaboration, and serendipity in the new work era with John Townsend
Sara and Roger are joined by John Townsend, head of UNICEF's UK internal communications. In this episode John shares how he found himself in internal coms, his responsibilities and the role internal comms plays in engaging and inspiring colleagues.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

Jul 3, 2023 • 23min
Episode 35 | Inspiring the next generation through early careers recruitment marketing with Ellie Long
In this episode Roger and Sara are joined by Ellie Long, an expert in early careers recruitment marketing. Ellie shares strategies to inspire the next generation and create connections that resonate with them. Join the discussion as they highlight the role of marketing in shaping the future of young talent.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

Jun 26, 2023 • 17min
Episode 34 | Making your mark. From start to stardom in early careers with Niamh Callaghan
In this episode, Niamh Callaghan discusses early career's with Roger and Sara. Join them as Niamh reveals her top tips on how to distinguish yourself from other applicants when applying for roles, and highlights the key factors that have contributed to her own success.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

Jun 19, 2023 • 19min
Episode 33 | Bringing your EVP to life with Jan Back
In this episode, Jan Back discusses building Employer Value Propositions (EVP) with Roger and Sara. Join them as Jan reveals her expertise in creating a compelling EVP and how you can bring this to life. Vital for attracting and retaining top talent in today's competitive landscape.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

Jun 12, 2023 • 19min
Episode 32 | The benefits of bringing those with lived custodial experience into your organisation with Nerida Rooney
In this episode Roger, Sara and Nerida discuss integrating individuals with custodial experiences into the workplace, highlighting their transformative impact on organisations. Nerida talks about the importance of embracing diversity and creating inclusive environments for their unique perspectives to thrive. Her insights remind us of the untapped potential these individuals bring to the workforce.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

Jun 6, 2023 • 23min
Episode 31 | A transatlantic journey. Employer branding in the United States with Christine Temple
Christine, an expert in employer branding, joins Roger and Sara in this brief episode to explore the parallels and differences in employer branding between the United States and the UK. Christine's extensive global experience provided some valuable insights.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

May 30, 2023 • 24min
Episode 30 | Inside the world of a recruitment agency with Kim and Nathan Adcock
Roger and Sara are joined by Kim and Nathan, a mother and son team who run a specialised recruitment agency catering to the vibrant and dynamic gaming industry. You will hear first-hand about the challenges of running a recruitment agency in the post-pandemic world.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

May 22, 2023 • 17min
Episode 29 | The challenges of Employer Branding in well-known companies with Holly Edwards
With a focus on established brands, Holly Edwards joined Roger and Sara on the LEAP Listens podcast to discuss strategies for navigating the challenges in employer branding, offering valuable advice for creating a compelling employer brand in a competitive market. LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk

May 15, 2023 • 13min
Episode 28 | Taking the first step: How organisations can begin their journey to diversity, equity, and inclusion with Stacey Ramm
In this episode of LEAP Listens, Sara and Roger are joined by Stacey Ramm where she shares valuable insights on how organisations embark on the journey to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stacey shares her own personal experience which has led her in the position of helping others being treated equally and fairly in the workplace.LEAP Listens is brought to you by LEAP Create, an award-winning people communications agency. Find out more at leapcreate.co.uk


