# mbe (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mbe. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep 102 – Construction waste, real costs and the Waste Hub with Penny Thomson and Dr Terri-Ann Berry](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6bbf661) _2026-08-12 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Penny Thomson and Dr Terri-Ann Berry of the Environmental Innovation Centre explain why just under 70% of everything going to New Zealand landfills comes from construction. They introduce the WasteHub, a free online resource where builders can identify the plastics on their site, find a local recycler, check supplier takeback options, and set up for better… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a6bbf661/5a8c48c9.mp3) ## Inside a Police Investigation with DCI Cath Cummings _2026-08-03 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ In this We Are PoWEr episode, we sit down with Detective Chief Inspector Cath Cummings to explore what it means to lead with authenticity, resilience and purpose in one of the most demanding careers. With more than 23 years in policing, Cath shares her story from aspiring police officer to senior leader, reflecting on the values that have guided her throughout her career. Cath also offers insights… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18930503-inside-a-police-investigation-with-dci-cath-cummings.mp3) ## [Ep 101 – Craftsmanship, awards and the drive to improve with Nathan Hall, Navigation Homes](https://share.transistor.fm/s/136a0287) _2026-07-14 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Nathan Hall of Navigation Homes talks about the Mauku project that earned them a spot in the Master Builders House of the Year 2025 Top 100, taking home National Category Winner and Regional Gold. Nathan shares what made this rural build stand out, from the material choices and detailing to a last-minute patio fix that nearly didn't happen. Nathan also… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/136a0287/5887f622.mp3) ## Natasha Jonas MBE: Boxing, Motherhood and Community Impact _2026-07-06 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ In this We Are PoWEr podcast episode, we sit down with Natasha Jonas MBE, world champion boxer, trailblazer and proud Liverpudlian, to explore the mindset behind success, resilience and creating lasting impact beyond sport. Natasha reflects on the highs and lows of an extraordinary career, from becoming one of the most influential figures in British boxing to receiving an MBE for her contributions… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18551688-natasha-jonas-mbe-boxing-motherhood-and-community-impact.mp3) ## The Defence Chiefs song - I'm Deluded and I'll Never Quit _2026-07-02 · Clash-point_ Send us Fan Mail The Defence Chiefs song - I'm Deluded and I'll Never Quit Russia’s raising the stakes, risks crossing the line, Most dangerous time in my thirty-five-year grind. I warned them of a £28 billion hole in the ground, But here comes the DIP with fifteen — and I’ll sign it down. Day-to-day funding’s squeezed till the training runs dry, We’ll dial back the ops, watch readiness say… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573610/episodes/19430904-the-defence-chiefs-song-i-m-deluded-and-i-ll-never-quit.mp3) ## Black Hole Blues (The DIP Lament) _2026-07-01 · Clash-point_ Send us Fan Mail Now the Defence Investment Plan has been announced - what does it really mean? Philip Ingram has some thoughts in song! Starmer stood up with a shiny new plan, £298 billion, yeah, that's what he said, man. Fifteen extra for drones and some hybrid dreams, But the chiefs wanted twenty-eight—now we're bursting at the seams! They trimmed the budgets, raided the pot, Told the MoD to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573610/episodes/19429444-black-hole-blues-the-dip-lament.mp3) ## Jam Tomorrow - a flawed Defence Investment Plan _2026-06-30 · Clash-point_ Send us Fan Mail Philip Ingrams view of the Defence Investment Plan announced by the outgoing Prime Minister - Keir Starmer [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573610/episodes/19423793-jam-tomorrow-a-flawed-defence-investment-plan.mp3) ## [Ep 100 - Chief's Chat: Adjusting your sails when the winds change](https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ae8068e) _2026-06-17 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ Ryan sits down with Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma to unpack the government's $7 billion capital package and what it will actually take to turn that intention into real pipeline for the industry. They also dig into what Master Builders is hearing directly from members through its regional summit series, where over a thousand business leaders gathered this year, including the mindset gap between… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/4ae8068e/293e09c5.mp3) ## How A Royal Navy Educator Built A Life Of Service _2026-06-01 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ In this episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast Simone Roche MBE sits down with Ann Miller-McCaffrey to mark Armed Forces Day and trace almost four decades of Royal Navy life from the WRNS era to the reserves. We talk honestly about change, belonging and how sport, service and family shape the person you become. Ann reflects on the personal highs and challenges that come with military life, from… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18930552-how-a-royal-navy-educator-built-a-life-of-service.mp3) ## [Ep 99 – Building Better Homes: The Green Finance Opportunity with Andrew Eagles](https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e0234a0) _2026-05-26 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Andrew Eagles, CEO of the New Zealand Green Building Council, joins the conversation to unpack how healthier, more energy-efficient homes can create major financial advantages for both developers and homeowners. From lower-interest development finance to green mortgage offers, Andrew explains how Homestar certification is helping builders access funding… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/1e0234a0/1b1cb0df.mp3) ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jcbvupq6UIIa) _2026-05-26 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## Let's Be Blunt: Making Kitchens Safer and Communities Stronger _2026-05-04 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ In this episode, Simone Roche MBE sits down with Leanne Lucas, Founder of Let's Be Blunt CIC for a powerful conversation about authenticity, purpose and turning lived experience into meaningful change. Leanne shares her journey from the classroom to founding Let’s Be Blunt CIC—a campaign with a simple but transformative idea: redesign everyday kitchen knives to help prevent lethal harm, without… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18657224-let-s-be-blunt-making-kitchens-safer-and-communities-stronger.mp3) ## [Ep 98 – Behind the House of the Year Awards: How Homes Are Judged with Mark Metzger](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2979ffbd) _2026-04-15 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Mark Metzger, Director of Metzger Builders, joins the conversation to share a behind-the-scenes look at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards. With more than 35 years in the industry and multiple Supreme House of the Year titles to his name, Mark brings a unique perspective as both an award-winning builder and national judge. Mark unpacks… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/2979ffbd/65cab8ea.mp3) ## Pop With A Purpose: How Natasha Hamilton Built a Record Label That Cares _2026-04-06 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ In this special episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast, Simone Roche MBE is joined by Natasha Hamilton, formerly of Atomic Kitten and now Founder and Mentor of Morpho Records. Natasha and Simone talk about how a muddy founders festival and a giant cube sparked a new kind of record label and why leading with duty of care can reshape pop. Natasha opens up about bias, mentorship and turning past… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18062204-pop-with-a-purpose-how-natasha-hamilton-built-a-record-label-that-cares.mp3) ## Behind The LNER Uniform: Kindness, Culture And Inclusion On The Railway _2026-03-30 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ In this episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast, Simone Roche MBE sits down with Carter Goodby BEM and Paula Bullock from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) to explore what the rail industry really looks and feels like when people are placed at the heart of the work. From “cake-box kindness” to inclusion networks and leadership in action, this conversation shares how small, everyday choices can shape… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18905487-behind-the-lner-uniform-kindness-culture-and-inclusion-on-the-railway.mp3) ## Breaking Barriers in Construction, Mentoring and Early Talent _2026-03-23 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ In this episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast, Simone Roche MBE sits down with Renee Preston, CEO at Gallaway Construction and Founder of Construction for Women, to talk about changing the landscape of the construction industry and creating more opportunities for women to thrive. Renee shares her personal journey into construction, the experiences that shaped her career, and the work she’s doing to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18551686-breaking-barriers-in-construction-mentoring-and-early-talent.mp3) ## [Ep 97 - Women building the future: Kirsty Hopewell,President of NAWIC, on visibility and change in construction](https://share.transistor.fm/s/24fdf4a0) _2026-03-19 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ In this special Women’s Month episode of the Elevate Podcast, Kirsty Hopewell, President of NAWIC New Zealand and Senior Quantity Surveyor at Naylor Love, joins the conversation to reflect on 30 years of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and the powerful “30 Stories for 30 Years” campaign. Kirsty shares her own journey into construction, what drew her to the industry, and… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/24fdf4a0/b2f594bd.mp3) ## Inside the Northern PoWEr Women Awards with Host Nina Hossain _2026-03-16 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ In this episode of the We Are PoWEr Podcast, Simone Roche MBE sits down with journalist, presenter, and Northern PoWEr Women Awards host Nina Hossain. For the past six years, Nina has taken to the stage to guide one of the North’s most inspiring celebrations of leadership, diversity, and change. Simone and Nina reconnect to reflect on the story behind the Northern PoWEr Women Awards, why… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18829557-inside-the-northern-power-women-awards-with-host-nina-hossain.mp3) ## A License to Thrive: A Founder’s Story of Mental Health & Human-First Leadership _2026-03-09 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ Trigger Warning: Mentions of mental health and suicide In this episode of the We Are Power Podcast, Simone Roche MBE sits down with Jodie Hill, Founder of Thrive Law, to explore her journey into law, her neurodivergence diagnosis and how she transformed personal challenges into powerful leadership. Jodie shares how experiencing a mental breakdown became a turning point that reshaped not only her… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18801087-a-license-to-thrive-a-founder-s-story-of-mental-health-human-first-leadership.mp3) ## How ADHD, Loss And Empathy Forged A Purpose-Driven Leader _2026-03-02 · We Are PoWEr Podcast_ Trigger Warning : Themes of mental health and suicide On this week's podcast episode we sit down with Kirsty Collin, Global Head of CRM at Gleeds, who talks about her path from undiagnosed ADHD and dyscalculia to global client listening leader and Lead of Women at Gleeds. Grief, burnout, boxing and everyday kindness shape Kirsty's story and ongoing resilience. We dive into the love and loss of her… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981646/episodes/18649455-how-adhd-loss-and-empathy-forged-a-purpose-driven-leader.mp3) ## [Ep 96 - Chief's Chat: From resilience to productivity, why 2026 is the turning point](https://share.transistor.fm/s/372f93ab) _2026-02-11 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ In the first Elevate episode of 2026, Ryan sits down with Ankit Sharma to talk about the mood shift they’re both sensing in the sector: confidence is lifting, but the workload hasn’t caught up yet. Ankit’s message is clear. Don’t wait for the upturn. Get proactive. Build your brand, sharpen your value proposition, strengthen your pipeline, and reconnect with past prospects so you’re ready when… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/372f93ab/ef6f7e59.mp3) ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KZvjC7MJODOA) _2026-02-11 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Ep 95 – Chief’s Chat: What’s ahead for builders in 2026 and how to prepare](https://share.transistor.fm/s/09069920) _2025-12-16 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ In this final Elevate episode of the year, Ankit Sharma reflects on a tough but important year of transition for New Zealand’s construction sector. He explains the shift to proportionate liability, the push to clamp down on Phoenix companies, and how initiatives like FiNZscore aim to reward well-run building businesses with stronger credibility, better lending options, and improved consumer trust.… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/09069920/140d6a95.mp3) ## [Rupert Brown - Making Better Career and Family Decisions During Times of Transformation](https://www.leadersplus.org/218-big-careers-small-children-rupert-brown-making-better-career-and-family-decisions-during-times-of-transformation/) _2025-12-11 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this reflective and practical episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Leaders Plus Interim COO Helen Fraser speaks with Rupert Brown , author of Lost in Transformation and Leaders Plus Senior Leader Mentor. Rupert has spent much of his career leading people change in multinational organisations, including international assignments in Switzerland, Singapore, Denmark and Dubai, while… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/553458c2-bae6-4ff1-9127-d55f7e7a1db3.mp3) ## [{CEO Series} Ori Carmel - How to Make Better Decisions About Work and Family](https://www.leadersplus.org/217-big-careers-small-children-ceo-series-ori-carmel-how-to-make-better-decisions-about-work-and-family/) _2025-12-04 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this reflective and deeply thoughtful episode of Big Careers, Small Children, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Ori Carmel , Founder and CEO at Sowen. Drawing on his lived experience as a father of two, Ori shares how working parents can make better decisions about work and family, build guardrails that protect what matters most, and avoid the regret that often comes from overwhelm or… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e6a990bc-0f5f-48f5-9e8a-41db473a2d5c.mp3) ## [\[Future of Work\] Prof Gudrun Sander - How to Build a Better Workplace that Truly Supports Working Parents](https://www.leadersplus.org/216-big-careers-small-children-future-of-work-prof-gudrun-sander-how-to-build-a-better-workplace-that-truly-supports-working-parents/) _2025-11-20 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this research-rich and deeply practical episode, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Prof Gudrun Sander , Director of the Institute for International Management and Diversity Management IIDM-HSG at the University of St. Gallen, about what workplaces must do if they genuinely want to support working parents and close gender progression gaps. A global expert on gender equality, leadership, and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f0d2de43-cf34-41b5-9daa-54d2f57e3b93.mp3) ## [EP 94 – Density done right with George Weeks, Auckland Council](https://share.transistor.fm/s/a905007c) _2025-11-11 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ Chartered town planner and urban designer George Weeks joins Elevate to unpack what “good density” actually looks like here in Aotearoa, and why the 5-minute pint test might be the simplest measure of liveability we’ve ever heard. George shares why density only works when you make the daily stuff easy: milk, a beer, a café, a park, within a short stroll from your front door. We dig into what NZ’s… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/a905007c/f5dec211.mp3) ## [Ahed Serhal - How to Turn Guilt into Growth: Finding Balance as a Working Parent Abroad](https://www.leadersplus.org/215-big-careers-small-children-ahed-serhal-how-to-turn-guilt-into-growth-finding-balance-as-a-working-parent-abroad/) _2025-11-06 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this inspiring episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Ahed Serhal , HR Director, La Prairie Switzerland, about how she transformed guilt into growth while building a global career and raising 10-year-old twins abroad. Living without nearby family support, Ahed shares her honest reflections on balancing ambition and parenthood — from morning school… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/83a3d800-8b29-4fc8-9351-ac449644f5ac.mp3) ## [Ep 93 - Jodine McIntyre, founder of Social Smarty, on social media that works for builders](https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8c8c833) _2025-10-14 · Ryan Castle · Master Builders Elevate: Building a Better Business_ Jodine McIntyre, founder of Social Smarty, joins Elevate to show construction owners how to run social in-house without drowning in it. She shares why training your team can beat outsourcing for authenticity, how to set solid foundations before you post, and the simple planning rhythm that keeps content consistent and effective. We cover the four post types that drive results: Expert , Connection… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d8c8c833/ff493f9c.mp3) ## [{CEO Series} Heather Blundell - How to Navigate Leadership While Raising Young Children](https://www.leadersplus.org/214-big-careers-small-children-ceo-series-heather-blundell-how-to-navigate-leadership-while-raising-young-children/) _2025-10-09 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this honest and inspiring episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Heather Blundell , UK CEO at Grayling, and mum of two young boys. Heather shares her personal journey of combining ambitious leadership with parenthood — from taking work calls during bath time to confidently blocking out school pick-ups in her diary. She reflects on the pivotal… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7a2ab81f-5291-442a-a8a4-b31e85cafb9b.mp3) ## [Jess & Darryl Abelscroft - How to Navigate Shared Parental Leave](https://www.leadersplus.org/213-big-careers-small-children-jess-darryl-abelscroft-how-to-navigate-shared-parental-leave/) _2025-09-25 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this episode of Big Careers, Small Children , part of our brand-new Series 16, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Jess and Darryl Abelscroft about how they navigated shared parental leave and what they learned along the way. Jessica Abelscroft, Director, Abelscroft Consulting, and Darryl Abelscroft, Future Safety and Innovation, Civil Aviation Authority, both former Leaders Plus Fellows , share their… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9ec5f0e5-981c-495a-8eb2-730ffbfd3740.mp3) ## [\[Future Of Work\] Dominic Holmes - How Flexible Working Will Redefine Success and Efficiency at Work](https://www.leadersplus.org/212-big-careers-small-children-future-of-work-dominic-holmes-how-flexible-working-will-redefine-success-and-efficiency-at-work/) _2025-05-08 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this forward-thinking episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Dominic Holmes , Employment Law Partner at Kilgannon Law and Leaders Plus mentor. Dominic shares his expert insights on the evolving landscape of employment law, the future of flexible working, and how the UK workplace needs to adapt if we’re serious about equality and productivity. A working… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9dfcbdac-70b1-4535-8951-7ab9b4f51640.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oZ4ObqKChLDd) _2025-05-08 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [{CEO Series} Rebecca Brosnan - How Strategic Planning Can Help You Build a High-Impact Career and Family Life](https://www.leadersplus.org/211-big-careers-small-children-ceo-series-rebecca-brosnan-how-strategic-planning-can-help-you-build-a-high-impact-career-and-family-life/) _2025-04-24 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this inspiring episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Rebecca Brosnan , CEO and Founder of The Halo Planner , and Non-Executive Director across several listed and non-profit organisations. Rebecca shares her remarkable journey from high-pressure executive roles in finance to building a flexible, international portfolio career, all while raising two… [Listen](https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fa42873f-a4d1-4600-a042-21933686e646/Rebecca-Brosnan-converted.mp3) ## [Louise Donaghey FRAeS - How to Lead with Strength and Vulnerability as a Breadwinner Parent](https://www.leadersplus.org/210-big-careers-small-children-louise-donaghey-fraes-how-to-lead-with-strength-and-vulnerability-as-a-breadwinner-parent/) _2025-04-10 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this inspiring episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Louise Donaghey FRAeS , Group Head of Engines at International Airlines Group GBS , who will soon be one of Leaders Plus’ Senior Leader Mentors, about her remarkable career in aviation, leadership in male-dominated environments, and her experience of being the sole breadwinner in her family for… [Listen](https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7de54c46-15dd-4e1b-bbe2-505b54c67b2c/Louise-Donaghey.mp3) ## [{CEO Series} Dr Nara Daubeney - How To Let Go of Guilt and Redefine Success as a Working Parent](https://www.leadersplus.org/209-big-careers-small-children-how-to-let-go-of-guilt-and-redefine-success-as-a-working-parent/) _2025-04-03 · Big Careers, Small Children_ In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Dr Nara Daubeney , CEO & Co-Founder of Phaim Pharma and NHS Surgeon . Nara is also a mum of four. She shares her deeply honest and inspiring reflections on what it takes to build a big career and raise a thriving family without sacrificing either. From designing Easter hats at 5am to leading a clinical-stage… [Listen](https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c4ac2dc6-247d-45c5-91a6-4e3f47ce190e/Nara-Daubeney-converted.mp3) ## Labour Defence review - 2.5% Never? _2025-01-11 · Clash-point_ Send us Fan Mail Now Labour plots to delay defence boost until 2030s - despite warnings it will put Britain's safety at risk [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/573610/episodes/16419226-labour-defence-review-2-5-never.mp3)