Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast

Welcome to Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast!Our hosts, Debra Allcock Tyler (CEO, Directory of Social Change) and Peter Wanless (CEO, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) have a lot in common. They’re both charity CEOs, they share their birthday (same day, month and year, but not related!) and now, they are teaming up for a weekly podcast! Tune in as they chat about different topics, from their experiences as charity sector leaders, to politics, cricket and more!

Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast, a business show with 77 episodes published.

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  Episode #78

  Media Pile-ons, Leadership and Diversity

  Aug 20, 202632 min

  Episode 78! Peter is marking 40 years since his first day in the Civil Service, Debra is celebrating 25 years at DSC, and Ebbsfleet United are facing a very uncertain future.The conversation then turns to the death of Jason Arday and the intense scrutiny he faced. Debra and Peter discuss racism, media responsibility, public shaming and what happens when the person at the centre of a story gets lost behind the headlines.They also reflect on the pressure that comes with leadership and public life. How much resilience should we expect people to have? What responsibility do organisations and trustees have to support leaders when they are under attack? And should we simply accept media pile-ons as part of the territory?Finally, Peter looks back at his own route into the Civil Service as Debra and Peter discuss diversity, merit and widening access. Does actively looking for people from underrepresented backgrounds mean lowering standards, or does it simply help us find talent that might otherwise be overlooked?Plus, why experience does not always mean having the answers, why most things are recoverable, and a cliffhanger over the future of Ebbsfleet United.All this and more in Episode 78 of Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast!Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode!YouTube Subscribe: https://YouTube.com/@DSCOnlineMore Debra Allcock TylerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/More Peter WanlessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-peter-wanless-b43aa372/Produced by: Directory of Social Change https://www.dsc.org.ukPodcast Producer: José Blazquez

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  Episode #77

  Leadership, Mistakes and the Madness of Crowds

  Jul 27, 202633 min

  Episode 77! Spain are World Cup champions, and the conspiracy theories have managed more attempts than Argentina did.Debra and Peter begin by reflecting on what football can teach us about winning, losing and leadership. From there, the conversation turns to why people cling to explanations even when the evidence points elsewhere, and how easily the madness of crowds can take hold.They also explore mistakes, psychological safety and the challenge of creating organisations where people genuinely feel able to speak honestly. Why do staff sometimes hide mistakes even when they know they will not be punished? And how can leaders tell whether their culture is truly open, rather than simply assuming it is?Finally, the discussion moves to Andy Burnham’s new government, devolution and the place of charities and civil society in a changing political landscape. With power shifting around the country, Debra and Peter ask whether this is a bold new chapter or whether, in the spirit of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the sector is still being treated like a small and largely overlooked planet.All this and more in Episode 77 of Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast!Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode!YouTube Subscribe: https://YouTube.com/@DSCOnlineMore Debra Allcock TylerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/More Peter WanlessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-peter-wanless-b43aa372/Produced by: Directory of Social Change https://www.dsc.org.ukPodcast Producer: José Blazquez

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  Episode #76

  Polarisation, Public Courage and Football Heartbreak

  Jul 16, 202632 min

  Episode 76! England's World Cup dream may have ended in the final minutes, but Debra and Peter's conversation about courage, leadership and speaking up couldn't be more timely.After reflecting on another emotional night of football (and Peter's hopes for Somerset's T20 campaign), they turn to a much more serious topic: the growing impact of polarisation on charities.Prompted by the Charity Commission's latest research and the tragic death of Ann Widdecombe, Debra and Peter discuss how increasing hostility in public life is affecting charities, from security costs and online abuse to the psychological impact on leaders and staff. Should charities continue speaking out when doing so carries personal risks? How can trustees better support their teams? And where should organisations draw the line when deciding whether to remain on platforms like X?With a new Prime Minister about to take office, they also share practical public affairs advice on building relationships across politics and why charities should always think beyond today's headlines.All this and more in Episode 76 of Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast!Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode!YouTube Subscribe: https://YouTube.com/@DSCOnlineMore Debra Allcock TylerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/More Peter WanlessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-peter-wanless-b43aa372/Produced by: Directory of Social Change https://www.dsc.org.ukPodcast Producer: José Blazquez

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  Episode #75

  Lived Experience, Democracy and It’s Coming Home

  Jul 9, 202631 min

  Episode 75! Debra and Peter are back, and this week, football may or may not be coming home, but Peter definitely isn’t, as he worries about his onions, potatoes and spinach from the heat of London.After a World Cup catch-up, including Spain, England, late-night football stress and Peter’s power cut drama, Debra and Peter turn to a much bigger question: what role does lived experience play in campaigning, charity work and justice?Prompted by the court case involving Prince Harry, Sir Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and others against Associated Newspapers, they explore the difference between emotion, storytelling and evidence. Charities are built on lived experience, compassion and a sense of justice, but what happens when those stories need to meet the much higher evidential bar of a courtroom?They also discuss democracy, citizens’ juries, Nigel Farage, political short-termism and the importance of context when people are asked to make decisions. And as the pace of public life keeps speeding up, Debra and Peter reflect on how charities can stay resilient, hold onto their values and provide stability when everything else feels like a bit of a hurly-burly.All this and more in Episode 75 of Debra and Peter are doing a Podcast!Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode!YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnlineMore Debra Allcock TylerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/More Peter WanlessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-peter-wanless-b43aa372/Produced by: Directory of Social Change https://www.dsc.org.ukPodcast Producer: José Blazquez

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  Episode #74

  When Trust Goes Wrong

  Jul 3, 202635 min

  How much should we trust the people around us?This week, Debra and Peter explore one of the biggest challenges facing every leader: building a culture of trust while protecting organisations from the small number of people who abuse it.The conversation begins with two thought-provoking new books. Fresh from attending the launch of Caroline Slocock's Bad Government and How to Make It Better, Debra reflects on what makes government succeed or fail. Meanwhile, Peter shares insights from Baroness Beeban Kidron's Users, a compelling look at how Big Tech has reshaped our lives and why it's time to rethink who technology should really serve.From the inner workings of Whitehall to the influence of Silicon Valley, they discuss the lobbying tactics used by technology companies, why charities can find themselves played off against one another, and how well-intentioned organisations sometimes end up tackling the symptoms rather than the causes of society's biggest problems.Prompted by the shocking case of a fundraiser who faked references, fabricated funding applications and even pretended to have cancer, Debra shares an extraordinary story from her own career about an employee whose elaborate deception left an entire team feeling betrayed. Together, they ask whether experiences like these should make organisations more cautious, or whether trust should always remain the starting point.From there, Debra and Peter discuss flexible working, remote management and why performance should be judged by outcomes rather than hours. Should cameras always be on during meetings? Is curiosity a better management tool than suspicion? And how do you create an organisation where people feel trusted without making it easy for the wrong people to take advantage?Plus: Peter enjoys an unusually lucky week on the Eurostar, Debra confesses to judging strangers' phone conversations on trains, and we discover that even wearing an ID badge can become an unexpected act of rebellion. José, we're expecting to see yours at the next Zoom meeting... 👀Send your questions to jblazquez@dsc.org.uk or comment below for the next episode!YouTube Subscribe: YouTube.com/@DSCOnlineMore Debra Allcock TylerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-allcock-tyler-8013214/More Peter WanlessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-peter-wanless-b43aa372/Produced by: Directory of Social Change https://www.dsc.org.ukPodcast Producer: José Blazquez

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