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Corporate memos and bums on seats don’t cut it anymore. Reel Impact with Dan Bryant explores how to truly inspire people at work - beyond the buzzwords. Join us to explore the stories, strategies and behind-the-scenes moments shaping how businesses communicate with their people. Through honest, practical conversations with leaders in comms, HR, people development and employer brand, we uncover fresh, human ways to engage, inspire and help teams thrive
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July 16, 2026
<p>What if some of the workplace ideas we've embraced as progress are actually holding us back?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Reel Impact, Dan Bryant is joined by Dr Amanda Potter for a conversation that challenges some of the most widely accepted beliefs about communication, leadership and organisational culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Do people really want to bring their whole selves to work? Is hybrid working helping teams thrive or quietly damaging trust and psychological safety? Are organisations genuinely committed to open communication, or do they prefer the comfort of consensus and the path of least resistance?</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on decades of experience in psychology, neuroscience and organisational performance, Amanda argues that many of the things leaders believe create healthy workplaces can have the opposite effect. </p><p><br></p><p>She explains why high-performing leaders sometimes create toxic cultures, why being "nice" can be a warning sign rather than a strength, and why the most dangerous words in any organisation might be "that's how we've always done it."</p><p><br></p><p>Together, Dan and Amanda explore what happens when people stop speaking up, challenge the idea that there is a single right way to lead, and examine why communication breakdown is often a symptom of deeper issues around trust, resilience and psychological safety.</p><p><br></p><p>When people stop asking questions, stop speaking up and start taking the path of least resistance, communication doesn't just break down, organisational performance does too.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key questions</strong></p><p>[04:44] Do organisations really want people to bring their whole selves to work?</p><p>[06:49] Can striving to be your best actually make you a worse leader?</p><p>[08:24] Why is relying on a proven way of working often a recipe for failure?</p><p>[10:59] Is hybrid working quietly undermining psychological safety?</p><p>[15:34] Why do cognitively diverse teams outperform teams full of similar thinkers?</p><p>[17:30] What happens when employees are afraid to challenge leadership?</p><p>[20:09] Can psychological safety be rebuilt once it has been destroyed?</p><p>[23:02] Why might "being nice" be a sign that something is wrong?</p><p>[24:53] What is functional stupidity and how does it take hold in organisations?</p><p>[29:52] Do organisations truly want psychological safety, or is it simply too uncomfortable?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More about Dr Amanda Potter</strong></p><p>Dr Amanda Potter is a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist, researcher and leadership specialist with more than 30 years of experience helping organisations improve performance through a deeper understanding of human behaviour.</p><p><br></p><p>She is the founder of BeTalent and host of the Chief Psychology Officer Podcast, where she translates psychology and neuroscience research into practical insights that organisations can apply to leadership, culture and performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Further reading:</p><ul><li>Amy Edmondson: <a href="https://amycedmondson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://amycedmondson.com/</a></li><li>Erving Goffman: <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/8688/erving-goffman" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/8688/erving-goffman</a></li><li>Radical Candour by Kim Scott: <a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.radicalcandor.com/</a></li><li>The Chief Psychology Officer podcast: <a href="https://www.thecpo.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.thecpo.co.uk/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Want to work with dmb films?</strong></p><p>If you want content that doesn’t just look good but actually lands with your audience, visit https://www.dmbfilms.co.uk/contact/ and start a conversation.</p>
June 25, 2026
<p>Everyone talks about culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Far fewer people talk about what happens when the values on the wall don't match what people experience every day.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Reel Impact Dan is joined by Mike Carhart-Harris, Senior Communications Manager at Magna Housing, for an honest conversation about culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Together they explore why culture isn't something you can simply define in a strategy deck, how trust is built through behaviour rather than messaging, and why organisations often struggle to close the gap betweenwhat they say and what they do.</p><p><br></p><p>The discussion also explores the role of storytelling in shaping culture, the rise of micro-cultures within teams and the challenges leaders face as organisation become increasingly remote and distributed.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're leading a team, shaping internal communications or trying to build a workplace where people genuinely feel they belong, this episode offers practical insights into what culture looks like when it's lived rather than simply talked about.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key questions:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>[02:20]</strong> What is culture and why is it so difficult to define?</li><li><strong>[07:24]</strong> Are organisations describing their actual culture or the culture they aspire to have?</li><li><strong>[09:28]</strong> Why does trust break down when behaviour doesn't match stated values?</li><li><strong>[10:48]</strong> Why is culture not a communications campaign?</li><li><strong>[15:30]</strong> Is organisational purpose just dressing up profit with better language?</li><li><strong>[20:28]</strong> What role does storytelling play in building culture?</li><li><strong>[25:46]</strong> How can storytelling help organisations navigate difficult change?</li><li><strong>[30:07]</strong> What are micro-cultures and when do they become a problem?</li><li><strong>[34:03]</strong> Has remote and hybrid working made culture harder to build?</li><li><strong>[38:19]</strong> What practical steps can leaders take to close the gap between culture and behaviour?</li></ul><p><strong>More about Mike Carhart-Harris</strong>Mike Carhart-Harris is Senior Communications Manager atMagna Housing.</p><p> </p><p>His career began in journalism before moving into communications and public relations roles across local government, the charity sector and social housing. </p><p><br></p><p>Throughout his career, Mike has specialised in helping organisations communicate with clarity, build trust and createmeaningful connections with the people they serve.</p><p> </p><p>He is particularly passionate about storytelling, organisational culture and internal communications, and has previously heldcommunications roles with organisations including the RNLI. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Further reading:</strong></p><ul><li>Nottingham Trent study: <a href="https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/01/organisational-culture-survey-shows-widespread-mismatch-between-behaviour-and-policies">https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/01/organisational-culture-survey-shows-widespread-mismatch-between-behaviour-and-policies</a></li></ul><ul><li>Bruce Daisley podcast: <a href="https://eatsleepworkrepeat.com/">https://eatsleepworkrepeat.com/</a></li></ul><ul><li>Bruce Laker: https://www.benjaminlaker.co.uk/</li><li>Harvard Business Review: <a href="https://hbr.org/tip/2025/09/stop-treating-company-culture-like-a-campaign">https://hbr.org/tip/2025/09/stop-treating-company-culture-like-a-campaign</a></li><li>Podcast with Josh Levine: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/10SiO3lm7Y8h7Y6hlNP1wA?si=_SscjQmwQcezvmieBuutIA">https://open.spotify.com/episode/10SiO3lm7Y8h7Y6hlNP1wA?si=_SscjQmwQcezvmieBuutIA</a></li></ul><ul><li>RNLI 200th Anniversary campaign: <a href="https://rnli.org/about-us/our-history/2024">https://rnli.org/about-us/our-history/2024</a></li><li>Sapien by Yuval Noah Harari: <a href="https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens/">https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens/</a></li><li>Belonging by Owen Eastwood: <a href="https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/owen-eastwood/belonging/9781529410310/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/owen-eastwood/belonging/9781529410310/</a></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Want to work with dmb films?</strong></p><p>If you want content that doesn’t just look good but actually lands with your audience, visit <a href="https://www.dmbfilms.co.uk/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.dmbfilms.co.uk/contact/</a> and start a conversation.</p>
June 4, 2026
<p>Are younger employees really harder to manage, or are organisations still trying to lead in ways that no longer work?</p><p>In this episode of Reel Impact, Dan is joined by generational researcher Josephine Hansom for a practical and thought-provoking conversation about the realities of today’s multi-generational workplace.Together, they unpack the labels we apply to different generations, where those stereotypes come from, and why so many organisations are struggling to adapt to changing expectations around work, leadership and communication.</p><p>From hybrid working and transactional workplaces to burnout, management gaps and the rise of AI, this episode explores what younger generations are really looking for and why many leaders may be asking the wrong questions.Dan and Josephine discuss the collapse of the traditional career ladder, why only 6% of Gen Z want leadership roles, and how poor communication and outdated management styles are fuelling tension between generations at work.This is an honest conversation about culture, connection and what organisations need to rethink if they want future teams to thrive. <strong>Key questions</strong>[02:32] How are generations actually defined beyond age?</p><p>[09:14] What are the biggest differences between Millennials and Gen Z in the workplace?</p><p>[11:57] Why does work feel increasingly transactional for younger generations?</p><p>[14:39] Why do so few Gen Z employees want leadership roles?</p><p>[16:17] How is AI reshaping entry-level work and career progression?</p><p>[21:05] Is management the real problem behind the “Gen Z issue”?</p><p>[24:14] What is the “incivility spiral” in workplace culture?</p><p>[25:40] Has hybrid working damaged communication and learning at work?</p><p>[31:25] Do Slack and Teams encourage transactional working relationships?</p><p>[36:26] What practical steps can leaders take to better engage younger employees?</p><p><strong>More about Josephine Hansom</strong></p><p>Josephine Hansom is a researcher and speaker specialising in generational trends, workplace culture and the future of work. </p><p>For more than 20 years, she has worked with organisations and brands to better understand younger generations, challenge stereotypes and futureproof products, services and workplace culture. </p><p>Her work focuses on helping leaders understand how social, economic and technological shifts shape generational attitudes towards work, communication and identity.</p><p><strong>Further reading</strong></p><ul><li> <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/444545/supercommunicators-by-duhigg-charles/9781847943644">Communication styles: Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg</a></li><li>Toilet stat: <a href="https://pryoritygroup.com/study/">Social Muscle Report by Pryority Group, a 2024 study of workplace behaviours by Henna Pryor</a></li><li>Silly question stat: <a href="https://www.mrs.org.uk/about/delphi-group">MRS Delphi report 2025</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/issues/work/genz-millennial-survey.html">Deloitte’s 2026 Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey</a> (published May 2026, drawing on 22,500+ respondents across 44 countries) finds that only 6% of Gen Zs and Millennials say achieving a leadership position is their primary career goal.</li><li>Open plan stat: <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272494413000340">Kim & de Dear (2013) in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. ‘Workspace satisfaction: The privacy-communication trade-off in open-plan offices.’</a></li></ul><p> <strong>More about dmb films</strong></p><p>dmb films is a video production agency specialising in creating content that helps organisations communicate with clarity and impact. From branded content to podcast production, they work with businesses to tell stories that connect with the audiences that matter.</p><ul><li><strong></strong><a href="https://www.dmbfilms.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Website</strong></a></li><li><strong></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmb-films/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dmb_films/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Want to work with dmb films?</strong></p><p>If you want content that doesn’t just look good but actually lands with your audience, visit https://www.dmbfilms.co.uk/contact/ and start a conversation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p>
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Corporate memos and bums on seats don’t cut it anymore.
Reel Impact with Dan Bryant explores how to truly inspire people at work - beyond the buzzwords.
Join us to explore the stories, strategies and behind-the-scenes moments shaping how businesses communicate with their people. Through honest, practical conversations with leaders in comms, HR, people development and employer brand, we uncover fresh, human ways to engage, inspire and help teams thrive
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