Welcome to the Personally Speaking podcast, your inside look into the world of global mobility and the people who make it extraordinary. In this series, we open the door to the stories, expertise and experiences that shape both K2 and the wider mobility community. Hosted by K2’s Global Marketing Director, James Marshall, Personally Speaking brings you thoughtful conversations about roles, teams and life within the mobility space from the people behind the moves.
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18 Aug 2026
How a Summer Internship Led to a Global Mobility Career
In our latest episode of Personally Speaking, Christine Burton sits down with Shahla Dowley, Global Operations Manager for K2 Bespoke, to explore her remarkable journey from a two-week summer intern to leading a global team after more than a decade with K2.
The conversation follows Shahla's career progression, the growth of K2 Bespoke, and what it takes to deliver highly personalised relocation services for senior executives around the world. Shahla shares how the team has evolved from supporting a single client to managing complex, high-touch relocations, where every assignment presents unique challenges and no two moves are ever the same.
Together, they discuss the importance of company culture, mentorship, and continuous learning, alongside the realities of leading a growing global team. The episode also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the unexpected requests that come with executive relocations, the value of proactive planning, and how K2 Bespoke balances flexibility with exceptional client service. Finally, Shahla reflects on preparing for her upcoming sabbatical, trusting her team, and the lessons she's learned about leadership throughout her career.
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14 Jul 2026
What Nearly 30 Years in Global Mobility Teaches You About Trust
In our latest podcast featuring James Marshall and David Welch from Solidigm. The discussion centres on Welch’s extensive career in global mobility, highlighting his personal experiences relocating his family across the United States, Japan, and India. A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the human element of relocation, specifically the necessity of building trust and maintaining a personal touch in an increasingly digital industry.
The participants debate the role of AI and technology, concluding that while automation offers efficiency, it must not replace direct human support during stressful life transitions. James also explains K2’s recent rebranding and their commitment to providing specialized, distraction-free services for corporate clients.
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WHO ARE WE:
K2 Group is a global mobility group bringing together specialist relocation, immigration, advisory, communications, and technology businesses.
We support organisations and their global talent through every stage of relocation, combining structured delivery with human centred care to create confident moves, consistent outcomes, and better experiences for everyone involved.
Find out more on our website www.k2group.com or reach out to our team directly: hello@k2group.com
WHAT WE DO:
We deliver global relocation services built around people, not process. We draw on decades of hands-on experience, combining personal care with local expertise to make every move seamless. From planning to settling in, we support organisations and their talent to feel confident, comfortable and at home wherever life takes them.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT:
➢ Frontline News for Global Mobility Teams
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➢ Sustainability Within Global Mobility
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➢ Employee Experience
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15 Jun 2026
Hiring in Australia? Visa Pathways, Compliance & Immigration Explained
In our latest podcast episode our host James Marshall sits down with Marianne Bateman, our newest K2 X Border team member and an experienced Lawyer & Immigration Leader based in Australia, to mark the launch of our K2 X Border service in the region.
With 15+ years across boutique firms and the Big Four, Marianne brings deep expertise in the often-overlooked world of global mobility within corporate law helping businesses navigate the complexities of moving talent across borders.
Hiring, relocating, or expanding into Australia? This episode breaks down what you need to know about the current immigration landscape and what’s on the horizon.
If you wish to attend our event in Australia for our official launch please visit: https://www.k2group.com/insights/k2-x-border-australia-presentation-2026
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18 May 2026
How To Build Meaningful Business Relationships
In our latest Personally Speaking episode, we’re joined by Peyton Sulak, one of our Sales Development Representatives based in our Houston office, who joined K2 from a background in teaching.
She shares her first impressions of K2, how her previous career translates into her current role, and the way she approaches building meaningful business relationships. Peyton also touches on the multi‑faceted nature of global mobility and some of the steepest learning curves she’s experienced so far.
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22 Apr 2026
The Power of Collaboration in Sustainable Global Mobility | Earth Day Special
To celebrate Earth Day this year, we’ve launched a special episode of Personally Speaking featuring Henry Bishop, CEO of Furthr (our Sustainability Partner), Linda Rafferty, Head of Compliance & ESG at K2, and Giulio Argiro from Bliss, our household goods and DSP services supplier.
Tune in as we discuss sustainability within global mobility and explore how we’re working collaboratively with our suppliers and partners to drive more sustainable practices.
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16 Mar 2026
The Story Behind K2's Rebrand | K2 Group
This week we launched K2 Group which is now a family of specialist brands including K2 Relocate, K2 Bespoke, K2 X Border, K2 Indx, K2 AlphaTech, and Twelve Degrees each designed to reflect the depth of expertise we bring to global mobility.
While our name and structure have evolved, what hasn’t changed is our commitment to delivering the same exceptional, personalised service to our clients. Our ethos, “because it’s personal,” continues to guide everything we do.
Here’s to the next chapter of K2 Group, delivering clarity, focus, and world-class mobility solutions for our clients worldwide.
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26 Feb 2026
The Women Behind The Move | International Womens Day Special
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you a special edition of Personally Speaking.
Stepping in as guest host, Account Manager, Vicki sits down with one of the incredible women behind the moves Hannah.
With over a decade of dedication to K2 and after one year into her role as Head of European Operations, Hannah’s story is a powerful example of growth, leadership, and impact.
In this episode, Hannah opens up about:
· Why she believes K2 continues to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women
· What about our culture makes K2 so unique.
· The single most important practice that’s helped her build confidence and thrive in her role.
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9 Oct 2025
AI Within Global Mobility with William Taylor, Relocity
In this episode of Personally Speaking, our host, Global Marketing Director James Marshall, is joined by William Taylor, Senior Vice President & Business Development at Relocity—a global mobility technology and service company aiming to simplify relocation experiences using digital tools.
From Artificial Intelligence (AI), to Augmented Reality (AR) to the future of Global Mobility — we get into it all within this episode!
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16 Jun 2025
Sustainable Global Mobility | Advancing ESG Practices in Business
For our latest Personally Speaking, we took the cameras on location at RHS Wisley, a stunning backdrop for an inspiring conversation 🌿
Our host, Global Marketing Director James Marshall kicks things off by reflecting on Linda Rafferty, Global Head of Compliance & ESG 13 years at K2, sharing her remarkable journey from Finance to HR, and ultimately pioneering K2’s sustainability program from the ground up and why data is crucial.
Tune in for insights on career pivots, leadership, and all things sustainability and compliance.
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15 May 2025
The Evolution of K2 Bespoke
Join James Marshall, K2’s Global Marketing Director, and Dan Natoli, Managing Director of Bespoke Services, as they dive into the evolution of K2 Bespoke and the strategic rebrand. With over 25 years in mobility, Dan shares insights into the high-touch, specialist approach required for high-net-worth individuals and business-critical employees, honed from his early days managing elite relocations in investment banking.
Discover how K2 Bespoke was born, why its "Beyond" philosophy redefines expectations, and how the team crafted a brand identity that goes far deeper than a logo.
James reveals the creative process behind the rebrand — including ideas that didn’t make the cut — and why this project had to be led in-house. A must-listen for anyone passionate about branding, leadership, and delivering beyond expectations.
🎧 Listen to the full episode now and explore more at K2 Corporate Mobility (https://www.k2corporatemobility.com/).
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13 Feb 2025
Building A School in São Paulo, Brazil
Tune in to a very special bonus episode of Personally Speaking! 🎙️
Our Global Marketing Director, James, recently visited K2 Brazil and sat down with Ana and Patricia for an inspiring conversation about the incredible launch of the school in São Paulo, brought to life by the K2 Foundation.
In this heartfelt episode, our @K2 Brazil team shares the story of how this dream became a reality for the children and the profound impact it’s had on the local community.
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5 Feb 2025
Relocation, Industry Shifts & Global Mobility Trends in Australia
In the latest episode of K2’s Personally Speaking podcast, James Marshall sits down with Kim Thomas, Head of Strategic Alliances and Client Development for APAC. Based in Sydney but originally from the UK, Kim shares her journey to K2, the emotional rollercoaster of relocation, current mobility trends in Australia and Kim's thoughts on why building strong, lasting relationships is so important.
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7 Jan 2025
Enhancing Employee Relocation Experiences with Technology
Host and K2’s Global Marketing Director, James Marshall took the opportunity to catch up with Senior Director of Global Account Management, Eric Pengelly during his recent visit to the UK.
During the episode Jame's speaks on Eric's global mobility background, discussing his relocation to the U.S and the diversity of cultures within the U.S. They then dig deep into the role technology has within K2 to help streamline processes and enhance the assignee experience.
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5 Dec 2024
Meet Our New Global Head of Customer Experience (CX)
In this episode we’re speaking with our new Head of Customer Experiencer (CX) @Amanda Lillie. Listen in to find out what Amanda will be doing in her first 100 days in her new role.
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16 Oct 2024
What does our Executive Leadership Team do?
In the latest episode of K2’s Personally Speaking series, Global Marketing Director, James Marshall sits down with VP of Operations, Katie Musloe, and Partner Relationship Manager, Maria McCoy, to discuss K2’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Katie and Maria share their experiences as part of the ELT, a passionate global team committed to driving innovation and strategic growth at K2. They highlight key projects, including One Voice, K2’s best practice operations guide, and the Q Awards, celebrating employee excellence.
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23 Jul 2024
What is the K2 Human Library?
Tune in as James Marshall, Global Marketing Director, talks immigration, account management and K2’s new human library with Head of Global Immigration Services David Snowling, and Director of Global Account Management Miranda Barras-Smith.
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20 May 2024
Breaking Boundaries
In the second episode of K2’s new podcast series, Personally Speaking, Global Client Experience Manager, Emma Kerslake, is joined by K2’s Global Marketing Manager, Shelley Jarlett-Hill, and Global Marketing Director, James Marshall, as they talk about the journeys that led them to K2, the evolution of the K2 Marketing Team and the challenges of building a global brand.
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15 Mar 2024
Expedition of a lifetime
In the first episode of the podcast, ‘Expedition of a Lifetime’, Emma is joined by Taryn Whitfield and Natasha Wannenburg to discuss K2’s recent Nepal Expedition. Based in the UK and South African offices respectively, Taryn and Natasha were two members of the twenty-four strong global team that headed out to Nepal at the end of 2023, with the aim of raising funds for The K2 Foundation (https://k2corporatemobility.com/gb/about-k2/k2-foundation/).
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