Welcome to Inspired Live! The ultimate show for publishing pros who want to stay ahead of the curve. Tune in live or catch up on the go as we dive into the freshest insights, boldest trends, industry-shaping news, and real career game‑changers. From navigating your first steps in publishing to mastering the art of staying relevant, we bring you sharp conversations, big ideas, and exclusive Leadership Lounge takeovers you won't hear anywhere else. Whether you're breaking into the industry,…
Suzy Astbury, CEO at Inspired is joined here by two renowned industry experts, Sanjee de Silva and Bunmi Western, for an enlightening conversation discussing: - The current state of diversity within the industry - Key areas for improvement - Inclusive recruitment strategies to cultivate a diverse workforce for the future About our guests: Sanjee de Silva, publisher at Sweet Cherry Publishing, is…
We want to help publishers and publishing leaders to demystify AI, give you focus on what you and your teams need to be doing and get excited for where AI is heading and how it can really enhance your business and personal productivity. In this episode we talk to industry experts Nadim Sadek, CEO of Shimmr AI and Sara Lloyd, Group Communications Director and Global AI Lead at Pan Macmillan. We…
In this discussion, our Associate Director, Jennie Hooper, and Senior Consultant, Rhiannon Johnson, will share their insider tips on how YOU can stand out to publishers and kickstart your publishing career. From key skills that publishers are looking for, to positioning yourself as a competitive candidate, Jennie and Rhiannon will equip you with the tools you need to succeed. Spoiler Alert!…
With awards and networking events for the publishing industry around the corner we wanted to bring you all the latest tips, tools and skills to really make this a gamechanger of a year when it comes to networking! Here Suzy Astbury will talk to industry experts Laura Summers, Founder and Director of Bookmachine and Srishti Kadu, Founder of ReTyped, to discuss the best ways to Build a Meaningful…
Publishing is a world full of opportunities but did you know there are multiple sectors you can work in? From academic publishing that advances research and knowledge, to educational publishing shaping learning outcomes, and professional publishing that keeps industries informed and compliant each path offers unique roles, audiences, and career journeys. Join Esme Richardson, Verity Hawson, and…
Do you think publishing is all about editors and marketers? Think again! This Inspired Live session will uncover the hidden heroes of publishing, the tech innovators, data strategists, rights negotiators, and people champions who keep the industry thriving. If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, this is your chance to find out. Speakers: Sophie Amos, Publisher Support Manager at…
Ensuring mental health and wellbeing at work has become a top priority for many companies, so in today's podcast we chatted with Ashley Lodge, Mindfulness Lead across Pearson and Mental Health and Wellbeing Senior Publisher, UK School at Pearson on the importance of mental health and well-being at work especially through his specialism, mindfulness, and the benefits of it for both individuals and…
In this episode of our Inspired by Publishing Podcast we chat with Kate Smith from Wiley, who is also a Certified Coach, Mentor and supporter of talent. We were fascinated to hear more from Kate about "parental coaching", an initiative, which originally stemmed from the response to the Gender Pay Gap legislation. This could certainly go a long way to helping support individuals with their career…
Welcome to Friday of #WorkinPublishing Week! In the podcast today we chatted with Consultant, Shalini Bhatt, all about the various support available for those first getting into publishing! So take a listen to find out where you can find an extra bit of help and guidance.
We are very excited to be bringing you a mini podcast series all this week full of wonderful topics to prepare you to #WorkinPublishing. We are now over halfway into #WorkinPublishing Week, and today our podcast is focussing on the different sectors in publishing and our Managing Consultant, Helen Harradine's favourite words transferable skills! Find out how you can #workinpublishing by listening…
