Gill Phillips, former Director of Editorial Legal Services at The Guardian, joins Sarah to explore the legal, ethical and human dimensions of journalism under pressure.

For over a decade, Gill sat at the heart of the Guardian’s most high-stakes investigations - from the publication of the Wikileaks documents to the Edward Snowden files - where each legal decision carried profound consequences for national security, public interest, and press freedom.

In this frank and quietly powerful conversation, Gill reflects on:

• The tension between caution and courage in editorial decision-making
• How the lawyer-editor relationship shapes what the public gets to know
• The emotional and ethical weight of defending stories that challenge power
• Why she believes in being “useful, not just right”
• The growing threats to independent journalism - from SLAPPs to surveillance

They discuss the value of institutional memory, the risks of over-sanitising legal advice, and the quiet leadership it takes to stand behind stories that make waves.

This episode is essential listening for anyone working at the intersection of truth, risk and public accountability - and a masterclass in integrity under fire.

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What if the traits you’ve spent years trying to “fix” were actually your strengths?

In this sharp, eye-opening episode, Sarah speaks with Jens Bammel — former global publishing CEO turned neurodiversity coach — about ADHD, burnout, masking, and building workplaces where every brain type can thrive.

Most people sit somewhere on the spectrum. Leaders must stop waiting for diagnoses and start designing environments where different brains flourish.

Jens argues for strength-based leadership:

→ Do more of what people enjoy

→ Reduce what drains them

→ Let teams self-identify what actually works for their brains

Jens explains why so many talented people hit a wall — and how joy, values, and identity must be rebuilt before re-entering the workplace.

One action point per email. Clear language. No assumptions.

Simple for neurodivergent brains — game-changing for everyone.

A line you’ll remember long after listening.

A fast, warm, deeply human conversation about how leaders can reduce exhaustion, unlock talent, and build psychologically safer teams.

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Andrea Lattimore, Group Compliance Director at Vodafone, joins Sarah to explore risk, leadership and why authenticity matters more than ever.

In this wide-ranging fascinating conversation, Andrea shares the personal experiences that shaped her values - from growing up in a family business to cancelling her honeymoon for an investigation, and how those moments refined her leadership style.

They explore the complexities of compliance, the power of psychological safety, the case for culture as a competitive advantage, and why adaptive leadership is key in an AI-savvy, multi-generational workforce.

The episode is full of warmth, candour and razor-sharp insight - a must-listen for leaders navigating ethics, ambition and the realities of modern business.

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