Lead From Within is the podcast for People leaders that sits at the intersection of leadership, performance and mental health. In each episode, Dr Nick Taylor, CEO & Co-founder of Unmind, sits down with a CHRO or C-Suite leader to explore their remarkable journeys to the top. Our mission is to give People people the knowledge they need to lead from within.
Lead From Within – Phillippa O'Connor, Chief People Officer UK at PWC
Join Dr. Nick Taylor for a conversation with Philippa O'Connor, Chief People Officer at PwC UK, exploring how leaders can build high-performing organizations while creating cultures where people can thrive.
Philippa shares how her journey – from management consulting to leading one of the UK's largest people functions – shaped her perspective on leadership, resilience, and psychological safety.
Together, they discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries, why psychological safety is a driver of performance rather than a compromise on standards, how leaders can prevent burnout by building resilience, and what AI means for the future of work, learning, and employee development.
This episode offers practical insights for people leaders navigating organizational change, building resilient teams, fostering belonging, and preparing their workforce for a future where technology and human connection must work hand in hand.
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29 Apr 2026
Lead From Within – Melissa Werneck, Former EVP & Global Chief People Officer at Kraft Heinz
Join Dr. Nick Taylor for a wide-ranging conversation with Melissa Werneck, former EVP and Global Chief People Officer at Kraft Heinz, exploring what it takes to lead people and performance through periods of constant transformation.Melissa shares how her background in engineering shaped her approach to HR, why strong partnerships between CEOs and CHROs are critical to business success, and how data can elevate people functions into true strategic partners.
Together, they discuss the importance of psychological safety, the evolving role of managers in supporting employee wellbeing, and the delicate balance between driving performance and protecting people from burnout.
This episode offers practical insights for leaders navigating change, building resilient cultures, and preparing their organizations for a future shaped by AI, new generations of workers, and rising expectations of leadership.
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31 Mar 2026
Lead From Within – Dr. Jonathan O’Keeffe, Chief Medical Officer at GE Vernova
Join Dr. Nick Taylor for a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Jonathan O’Keeffe, Chief Medical Officer at GE Vernova, recorded to mark the launch of their partnership with Unmind.Jonathan shares how his background in medicine shaped his commitment to preventive care, why mental health must be treated as a core driver of performance, and what it takes to build a truly integrated well-being strategy at scale.
Together, they explore the shift from reactive support to proactive care, the role of leadership in normalizing well-being, and how organizations can balance technology and humanity as AI expands access to mental health support.
This episode offers practical insights for leaders looking to create healthier, higher-performing workplaces where people can thrive over the long term.
Subscribe now for inspiring episodes that will empower you to lead from within.
✔️ Follow Nick on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-nick-taylor/
✔️ Listen/watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zl6Ksl
✔️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast
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