In The Mixx: People and Talent

Diving into the stories, challenges and successes shaping the world of HR and Talent. Each episode, we sit down with the people behind the company — HR leaders, talent experts and business innovators — to uncover what really drives great teams and thriving workplaces.

In The Mixx: People and Talent is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 11 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 In The Mixx: People and Talent, a business show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  HR Wellbeing, Burnout & The Hidden Cost of Being the “People Person”

  Feb 11, 202654 minS1

  <p>In this powerful bonus episode of In The Mixx, host Gemma Downing sits down for a one-to-one chat with Dr Jo Burrell, Clinical Psychologist and Co-Founder of Ultimate Resilience, to unpack the reality of burnout, mental health, and emotional load faced by HR professionals today.</p><p><br /></p><p>Drawing on groundbreaking research and real-world experience, Jo shares why HR has become one of the most emotionally demanding professions, why so many HR leaders are silently struggling, and what urgently needs to change.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is an honest, data-led, and deeply human conversation about...

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  Episode #10

  From Retail to Recruitment Leader: Jamie Burrows on Talent, Branding & Better Hiring

  Dec 19, 20251h 13mS1

  <p>Welcome to the season finale of In The Mixx, hosted by Chris and Gemma of the MIXXOS Group. And we’re closing Season 1 with a bang — joined by none other than Jamie Burrows, founder of a recruitment training and coaching practice transforming how organisations develop their people and build high-performing teams.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode dives deep into the realities of the modern recruitment and talent landscape, why human connection is becoming the biggest competitive advantage, and why many TA teams are unintentionally falling behind agency recruiters. Jamie brings a mix of raw honesty, hilarious storytelling, and...

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  Episode #9

  Leading With Heart: Navigating HR, Restructures & Resilience with Anita Scales

  Dec 12, 202554 minS1

  <p>In this powerful and deeply honest episode of In The Mixx, hosts Chris and Gemma sit down with Anita Scales, HR Business Partner at the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anita opens up about her extensive HR career across industries including Formula One, aerospace, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and EV technology. She reflects on the evolution of her people-first approach, the emotional weight of leading difficult restructures, the importance of clarity and communication, and the ongoing battle between “heart vs. head” in HR.</p><p><br /></p><p>The conversation dives into:</p>Anita’s unconventional path i...

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  Episode #8

  Why People Still Matter: A Deep Dive into Modern HR with Sara Longley of SKF Group

  Dec 5, 202545 minS1

  <p>In this episode of In The Mixx, hosts Chris and Gemma sit down with the brilliant and brilliantly human Sara Longley, People Experience Country Lead for the UK at SKF Group. With nearly 30 years in HR, Fellowship status with the CIPD, and experience across fire services, ambulance trusts, manufacturing, and more, Sara brings a rare blend of candour, compassion, and straight-talk practicality.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode dives into the real side of HR — far beyond policies and procedures. Sara opens up about:</p>Her decades-long journey from receptionist to senior HR leadershipHow HR has shifted from “tea...

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  Episode #7

  Transparency, Fairness & The Future of Talent: A Deep-Dive with Alys Martin

  Nov 28, 202557 minS1

  <p>In this episode of In The Mixx, hosts Chris and Gemma sit down with Alys Martin of Terrapinn — an experienced People leader known for championing transparency, fairness, and truly human-centred HR.</p><p><br /></p><p>Alys brings a refreshingly honest, no-nonsense perspective on what’s really happening inside HR and recruitment today. From broken interview processes and outdated hiring mindsets, to the rise of AI and the need for businesses to properly value their people, this one is packed with insight.</p><p><br /></p><p>Together, they dig into:</p>Alys’ unconventional career journey from publishing to TV, to...

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