In this podcast, we’re joined by Richard Seppings, Founder of Anglia Car Charging, an independent installer of electric car charging equipment.
From working in his family-run business on a Norfolk farm, getting into Newcastle University with tons of determination and grit and working within the agricultural sector before discovering the world of green energy. This podcast is full of sustainability, electric cars, and environmental issues.Audio Player
Delivering EV charging solutions for businesses and organisations of all sizes across East Anglia
We are number 1 in East Anglia for the supply and installation of EV charging systems. Based just south of Norwich, we cover the whole East Anglian region.
We are pleased to welcome Joe Mills, Managing Director of The Tree Academy.
Joe has dedicated her career to understanding the elusive strands of what it means to be human; how we can lead more fulfilling lives, be better leaders, create environments people want to work in and run more successful businesses.
The Tree Academy brings together her belief in people’s ability to improve with her vast experience in the ‘people sphere’. Partnering people and organisations who need help establishing, enhancing and refocusing their approach, she creates uniquely practical solutions.
She describes her ability to see businesses as complete and single systems, much like a tree. “To design and ‘plant’ solutions with a life-time value, it’s critical for me to understand the ‘whole’ environment, how everything connects and responds. My mind quickly grasps and holds vast amounts of information, enabling me to distil and bring to life my clear and innovative plans. Solutions in isolation will only ever be temporary fixes and more damaging in the long-term”.
I also found out she enjoys ‘prescribing’ books as part of her coaching and mentoring approach. “As humans we connect to stories in a powerful way and at times I see someone’s need to shift their thinking with what I call my ‘sideways’ approach. As I read and listen to a huge amount of books, I have many to call on”!
Joe began making incredible videos during the height of the Covid Pandemic, which we shared and you can view on The Norfolk Knowledge Hub, as well as The Tree Academy’s new YouTube channel.
“My belief in people and their ability to improve themselves and their businesses drives me. It takes empathy, tenacity, skill, experience and a huge amount of my life. I wouldn’t have it any other way”.
Joe has recently become a Co.next Mentor – to find out more about Co.next, our programme supporting Norfolk’s under 35s and to get involved, click hereAudio Player
Welcome to the Norfolk Chambers podcast, in this episode Haze Carver is talking to Thomas Panton, CEO & sustainability expert at Canopey.com (formerly Greenr).
“Your home for better buying. Quantified impact data, ethical brands, better impact products. Fight back against the big-boy polluters, it’s time to Bin B*zos and Buy Better.”
Thomas is CEO and resident sustainability veteran at Canopey, having worked in the industry for a decade with organisations like Greenpeace UK and Surfers Against Sewage. As a previous startup founder, Climate Change MSc student, and LinkedIn Top Green Voice, Thomas is Canopey’s lucky volunteer when it comes to speaking at events, and talks to Haze on all things sustainable – from crowdfunding, angel investors, hot summers to how perfectionism often hinders the progress we need to make in the climate change movement.
Thomas Panton is an experienced speaker for the London Speaker Bureau in the environment sector, spending his time educating, inspiring, and engaging different audiences to begin their journey to become more sustainable. He also talks about mental health in high pressure roles, and advises other founders on wellbeing and making tough decisions.
We’re proud to have Thomas as a Business Climate Leader for Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, Thomas is Co-creator of The Topic, with Nadiah Arif. A podcast that talks about everything from climate change to human rights, raising awareness on these important issues and educating people on how to get more involved in challenging the status quo. He is also Founder of Festovers, upcycling leftover consumer waste. One of IQ Mag’s Green Guardians. BBC Oxford’s expert on festival tent waste and sustainability.
We’re not just building a shopping platform, we’re building a community of people and brands that want to create a greener future.
We want to make it easier for everyone to shop more ethically and become a platform that educates people on sustainability issues so they can learn how to create the change they want to see. Our vision is to make sustainable living, living.
Good value, better values
We’re not just about making shopping more ethical: better values are at the core of everything we do. From creating a diverse and talented team, to ensuring our marketing is accessible.
If you keep meaning to make eco-friendly changes in your life but never quite get round to it, then listen in as Leon discusses his Ten ways to save the planet by living more sustainably.
We’ll be talking about his journey from serving as an Engineer in the Royal Air Force, to founding a multi award winning Zero emissions taxi service right here in Norwich, testing satellites for Elon Musk, and most recently setting up his own company, Leon Davies.co.uk and becoming a Sustainability Specialist.
If you would like to find out more about Leon’s business, you can get in touch with him below
Our determination to have the Menopause heard, discussed and addressed, has been the driving force behind our success in becoming a leading advisor on this topic throughout the UK, with our targeted events, presentations and workshops around the Menopause being a major part of our profile.
Here at Wellbeing International we use our scientific and holistic knowledge to advise and inform both businesses and individuals on the topic.
We redirect the mindset and focus and make it simple to implement immediate changes and encourage awareness of all things Menopausal within your workplace – and we’re experts at what we do.
As pioneers and a leading provider of Gender-Neutral Webinars since 2019, we understand the need for company managers to show the way, demonstrating that women’s wellbeing and health is a priority, and we feel it’s vital that all genders are included in the process.
Our policies include everyone from the CEO to the maintenance staff, demonstrating a clear message that everyone is valued within the organisation.
At this sometimes confusing and often life-changing time, estimates indicate over 1 million women have felt overwhelmed and unsupported in the workplace, preferring to abandon their careers rather than carry on. However – things are changing! The Menopause needs no longer to be the catalyst for a shorter career.
“What I have discovered delivering the programme is how apologetic directors and senior managers have been when they fully understand what women go through. They realise that if they want a flourishing and totally inclusive organisation, they have to embrace the menopause.” Kate Pigeon-Owen, CEO Wellbeing International
The key to any successful awareness project is to build a company-wide inclusive programme. At Wellbeing International we truly understand the need for flexible solutions, so whether your preference is for online or on-site, our bespoke packages are designed to suit the needs and values of your business, and your people.
Gender Neutral Workshops / Webinars
These workshops are for your whole team, ensuring everyone understands what the Menopause is, and removing the ‘taboo’. We cover the science in a no-nonsense way and make this information accessible to all. Our goal is to create an understanding and supportive working environment.
‘The whole presentation was fascinating. As a male you don’t really take the time to understand the subject, but this was easy to follow and well led. Thank you Kate for your time and fantastic demeanour in the presentation.’
Line Manager at UPP
Women’s Workshops / Webinars
Hourly or longer webinars and face to face workshops can be scheduled to suit your requirements.
‘Our workforce are our greatest asset and as such we hold the health and wellbeing of staff in high regard. With this in mind I approached Kate to deliver a bespoke workshop to provide staff with useful information on how to improve their own personal self-care. Kate was able to captivate a large audience – the information had the right amount of science and practical tips. I am aware that staff are putting their new knowledge into practice and feeling better for it. You were definitely a hit with the audience!’
Sarah Lawlor – Manager, Flying Start
Menopause Retreats
A dedicated space for your female colleagues. These highly popular spaces create a practical, supportive and safe environment for all women to understand the process. A longer event covers a wider range of topics in more detail, allowing delegates to understand, prepare for, and respond knowledgeably to their symptoms.
We are privileged to work with our own dedicated Menopause Doctor, Hannah Short and can provide you access to a confidential 1:1 to discuss your medical menopause options.
We can organise either a virtual or face to face consultation.
1:1’s with Kate Pigeon-Owen – a holistic and supportive session
This is confidential time dedicated to you. In this protective space you can discuss how you are feeling, with our 1:1 support allowing you to take control, and experience positives within your menopausal journey
Your company culture and values are supported by the incredible people who work for you.
By training a member of your team to be a Menopause Champion you will empower and enable your own ‘expert’ who can offer advice, liaise with management and keep up to date with the latest research. Our pilot training is planned shortly with 20 personnel.
The launch of this one-day CPD qualification is imminent.
In today’s podcast Haze Carver (The Zinger) chats with Simon Best, Funding and programmes specialist & Harry Harris, Business Advisor from Great Yarmouth Borough Council to find out more on the success of their incredible £20 million grants programme, securing the town centre regeneration fund and what this means for the future of Great Yarmouth.
From the £13.7m investment Future High Streets fund, bringing to life the vision to transform and revive the town centre as a vibrant economic, cultural and community hub to the processed £20 million worth of Business grant applications during 2020, listen in to hear more about the exciting plans for Great Yarmouth.
If you’ve had to reassess and shelve some of your businesses goals, then listen in to today’s episode as Andy will share some top tips for Visioning and setting measurable goals to help you grow.
Andy Gray is a Local Enterprise Manager at NatWest and is responsible for supporting businesses across the East of England through a range of programmes, services and partnerships all aimed at enabling local enterprises to flourish. This activity includes work with the local LEP, one to one mentoring and attendance at local events.
Amongst the programmes Andy will be supporting is NatWest’s Business Builder. Business Builder has been developed and tailored to support businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages in their development whether they are just starting out or already established. The programme is free, and participants don’t have to be a NatWest customer to join. Business Builder includes a portal which hosts modular content of bitesize, self-lead modules which cover the three main pillars of business support: growth, mindset and financial support. It also includes access to a Facebook group with more than 5,000 members to share skills and experiences with.
In this weeks episode, Emma Julie and Becky are exploring their top 5 steps to help you plan your finances post lockdown. Talking through the pros of saving when you are paid, checking over old bank statements and setting up a separate account for bills this episode is a great starting point for any journey into the world of finance!Podcast formerly Your Recipe for Financial Success. Visit themoneycompass.co.uk for more information on this topic, news and more episodes.
In this weeks episode, Emma, Julie and Becky talk over the essential for every financial planner, PIPSI which is the order in which your financial objectives should be considered and achieved. What is PIPSI we hear you ask? Well it’s Protection, Income Protection, Pensions, Savings and Investments. Podcast formerly Your Recipe for Financial Success. Visit themoneycompass.co.uk for more information on this topic, news and more episodes.
In this weeks episode, Emma and Becky are discussing all you need to know when it comes to writing a will. Talking about the what’s the whys and the key things to consider, this episode will point you in the right direction when it comes to your Will.Podcast formerly Your Recipe for Financial Success.Visit themoneycompass.co.uk for more information on this topic, news and more episodes.
In this episode, Emma Becky and Julie navigating their way through Income Protection. Discussing the key points including deferral periods and sick-pay amounts, this week’s podcast is a real expedition! Podcast formerly Your Recipe for Financial Success. Visit themoneycompass.co.uk for more information on this topic, news and more episodes.
This week, Becky, Emma and Julie are getting stuck into the world of Store Cards and finding out whether they are all they are cracked up to be. From APRs to special discounts, can they navigate their way around these intriguing cards?Podcast formerly Your Recipe for Financial Success.Visit themoneycompass.co.uk for more information on this topic, news and more episodes.
