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In Good Company with Constantia | Leadership, Training and Care
In the season finale of In Good Company with Constantia, CEO Emily Whitehurst sits down with Paul Blane from Care Business Associates Training for an honest and candid conversation about careers in care, the effectiveness of training, and how we can better measure competence.
Together, they challenge common preconceptions about care, discussing why it is so much more than “just a job” — it’s a career built on skill, purpose, and heart with plenty of opportunities to advance. 💙
If you work in care, lead a team, support training, or care about raising standards in the sector, this is a conversation worth listening to. 🙌
Follow the Constantia podcast for more honest conversations about leadership, training, and the human side of care. 🌟
6 Aug 2026
Love, Intimacy & Care | In Good Company with Constantia
In this episode of In Good Company with Constantia, CEO at Constantia Healthcare Group, Emily Whitehurst, sits down with married couple Susan and Peter for an honest and moving conversation about love, care, and life after residential care.
Susan and Peter share their personal experience of navigating the difficult decision for Susan to move into care, and the emotions that come with such a significant life change. They reflect on how their relationship evolved as Peter took on the role of carer, and how care has helped them reconnect as husband and wife.
Their story highlights an important conversation about intimacy, companionship, and relationships in care homes. Susan and Peter discuss why residential care should support not only a person’s physical and emotional wellbeing, but also their ability to maintain meaningful connections with the people they love.
This powerful episode is a reminder that care is about more than meeting needs, it is about helping people live with dignity, connection, and purpose.
Follow the In Good Company with Constantia for more conversations exploring ageing, care, family, and the human stories behind residential care.
23 Jun 2026
In Good Company with Constantia – Episode 3: Recruitment, Retention & Leading with Heart with James Fowler
In this episode of In Good Company with Constantia, Emily Whitehurst sits down with James Fowler, Chief Executive of Leaders in Care, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing the health and social care sector today: attracting, retaining and developing great people.
Drawing on his experience building a values-led recruitment business, James shares his insights on what truly drives employee loyalty, why culture starts at the top, and how small acts of appreciation can have a lasting impact on engagement and retention.
Together, they discuss:
The current recruitment landscape across health and social care
How economic pressures and workforce challenges are affecting providers
Why organisations must move beyond salary alone to attract and retain talent
The importance of developing and promoting people from within
How leaders set the culture and "the weather" of an organisation
The role of emotional intelligence in modern leadership
Why listening to employees is more important than ever
Practical ways organisations can make people feel valued without significant cost
This conversation is packed with honest reflections, practical leadership advice and real-world examples of how organisations can create workplaces where people feel seen, heard and appreciated.
Whether you're a care home manager, executive leader, HR professional or someone passionate about building positive workplace cultures, this episode offers valuable insights into creating organisations where people genuinely want to stay and grow.
Guest: James Fowler, Chief Executive, Leaders in Care
Listen now and discover why the future of care belongs to organisations that put people first.
26 May 2026
In Good Company with Constantia | Storytelling, Strategy & Social Care
Emily sits down with Harry Evans, CEO of Care Launch, for Episode 2 of In Good Company with Constantia | Storytelling, Strategy & Social Care.
From authentic storytelling and effective marketing to leadership challenges and the rise of AI in care, this episode explores the evolving landscape of social care and what providers can do to stand out.
Topics include:
Social care marketing strategies
Purpose-led storytelling
Young leadership in the care sector
AI and innovation in care
Improving provider visibility and engagement
Listen now for an honest conversation on the future of care and communication.
21 Apr 2026
Redefining Care Mealtimes & Leading with Purpose | Emily Whitehurst & Ian Stone
Welcome to the first episode of In Good Company with Constantia.
Emily Whitehurst, CEO of Constantia Healthcare Group, is joined by Ian Stone, CEO of apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods, for an insightful conversation on innovation, leadership, and the future of care.
From the evolving role of nutrition in care settings to the decline of ‘Meals on Wheels’ services, Ian shares how apetito is redefining food provision across multiple sectors. Alongside this, both Emily and Ian reflect on stepping into CEO roles, overcoming imposter syndrome, and shaping the cultures they want to lead.
An honest, forward-thinking discussion with two voices making a real impact in social care.
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