The NABS Podcast

Got a question for The NABS Podcast? tw: grief and bereavement Kathryn Jacob OBE is CEO of Pearl & Dean and one of adland’s most influential leaders. A committed NABS supporter and DEI advocate, Kathryn opens up about bereavement, leadership and the pressure to appear perfect at work. Kathryn and her team are currently processing the sad and sudden lost of a much-loved team member. In this vulnerable and supportive chat, Kathryn talks about supporting herself and others through this most ...

Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Sue Todd, NABS CEO guest hosts this special episode of the NABS Podcast together with two of our industry’s most influential leaders: Simon ‘Dags’ Daglish, deputy managing director of commercial sales at ITV and Vicky Radcliffe, chief investment officer at PHD. What does mental wellness in adland look like right now? Sue, Dags and Vicky discuss the challenges facing our industry, the impact of constant change, and what we can all do to better support each ...

Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Matthew Knight is a freelance strategist and founder of Leapers, an initiative that supports the mental health of freelancers. Matthew is a leader in this field and his award-winning work has supported more than 250,000 freelancers in the last decade, informing policymakers, communities and hirers. Also a single working parent, Matthew somehow found time in his schedule to guest on the NABS Podcast and we're so glad that he did. This is a brill...

Got a question for The NABS Podcast? From crisis to coach: overcoming late ADHD diagnosis t/w: suicide Alan Stracey is an ICF-accredited ADHD coach who leads NABS workshops as well as running his own practice. Alan came to coaching after experiencing the darkest of times, following 20 years in a creative career. A late ADHD diagnosis empowered him to understand himself and drove him to help others in the same situation. Alan brings wisdom and lived experience to this heartfelt chat, along wit...

Got a question for The NABS Podcast? Xavier Rees is AMV Group CEO and one of our industry’s most formidable leaders. His track record in speaking out about mental wellness is as strong as his outstanding career history, demonstrating clearly how senior leaders can be vocal role models for supporting mental wellness. Xavier has spoken previously about supporting his family through challenging times. In this edition of the podcast, he takes a fresh look at how he supported himself while support...